Legal intervnt w firearm disch, law enforc offl inj, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a law enforcement official due to a firearm discharge during a legal intervention, where the specific type of firearm is not otherwise classified. It indicates that the injury occurred as a direct result of an official action by law enforcement.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries to police officers, sheriffs, or other authorized law enforcement personnel who are harmed by a firearm during an arrest, riot control, or other official duty involving the use of force. It applies when the firearm involved is not a handgun, rifle, or shotgun.

• Always assign an external cause code for the injury itself, in addition to this code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injured party is a law enforcement official and the injury occurred during a legal intervention.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury.