Legal intervnt w bayonet, law enforc offl injured, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a law enforcement official due to a bayonet during a legal intervention. The "D" seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial injury.

Apply this code when a law enforcement officer presents for ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management, for an injury caused by a bayonet during an incident involving legal intervention. This code is appropriate after the initial acute phase of treatment has concluded.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient is a law enforcement official and the injury resulted from a bayonet during legal intervention.
• The "D" seventh character is crucial for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment or sequelae.
• Always assign an external cause code for the specific bayonet injury (e.g., W27.0XXA for initial encounter, W27.0XXD for subsequent).