Assault by crashing of aircraft, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an assault where an aircraft was intentionally crashed. It indicates that the patient's current medical issue is a direct consequence of this specific type of violent act involving an aircraft.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD, permanent disfigurement, neurological damage) that developed as a direct result of being a victim of an assault involving an aircraft crash. This code is used for conditions manifesting after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by aircraft crashing.
• Do not use for acute injuries from the initial event; those would be coded with the acute injury codes.