Legal intervnt w oth sharp obj, law enforc offl inj, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a law enforcement official during a legal intervention, specifically when the injury is caused by a sharp object other than a firearm or knife. It indicates the initial encounter for this particular incident. The context is a confrontation or arrest where the officer is harmed by an improvised or unspecified sharp instrument.

Apply this code when documenting an injury to a police officer resulting from an assault with a sharp object during the performance of their duties, such as being cut by broken glass, a piece of metal, or a similar item. This code is appropriate for the initial medical evaluation and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient is a law enforcement official and the injury occurred during a legal intervention.
• Verify the injury was caused by a sharp object that is not a firearm or knife; otherwise, a more specific code may be warranted.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent care for the same injury will require a different seventh character.