Legal intervention, means unsp, suspect injured, init encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual as a direct result of legal intervention, where the specific means of intervention are not documented. It indicates the patient was the suspect in the incident and is being seen for the initial treatment of these injuries. This category is used when the circumstances involve law enforcement or other legal authorities.

Apply this code when a patient presents with injuries sustained during an encounter with law enforcement, such as during an arrest or apprehension, and the specific method causing the injury (e.g., firearm, blunt object, restraint) is not specified in the medical record. It is appropriate for the initial visit for these injuries when the patient is identified as the suspect.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during legal intervention and the patient's role as a suspect.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury first, followed by this external cause code.