Assault by crashing of aircraft, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for injuries sustained due to an assault where an aircraft was intentionally crashed. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care, rehabilitation, or evaluation for the long-term effects of such a traumatic event. The mechanism of injury is specifically an intentional act involving an aircraft crash.

This code is appropriate for any subsequent visit related to injuries from an assault involving an aircraft crash. This includes follow-up appointments for fracture management, wound care, psychological counseling, physical therapy, or any other medical service addressing the sequelae of the initial assault. It should be used after the initial acute care phase.

• Always ensure the "X" placeholder is correctly used for the seventh character.
• Pair this external cause code with the specific injury codes (e.g., fractures, burns, psychological trauma) that resulted from the assault.
• Verify documentation clearly states the encounter is subsequent and the mechanism of injury was an assault by crashing of an aircraft.