Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subs encntr

This code indicates that a patient is being seen for follow-up care related to an injury sustained from a military firearm discharge. The intent of the discharge (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) could not be determined at the time of the initial encounter. This code is used when the patient is receiving subsequent treatment for the sequelae of the original injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of wounds, infections, rehabilitation, or other complications resulting from a military firearm injury where the intent was initially, and remains, unknown. This includes situations like dressing changes, physical therapy, or medication adjustments for chronic pain related to the incident.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., W32.-) to specify the type of firearm.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or follow-up care.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; that would require an "A" seventh character.