War op involving explosion of unsp marine weapon, milt, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by military personnel due to an explosion from an unspecified marine weapon during a war operation. It specifically applies to the initial treatment for the resulting trauma. The nature of the marine weapon (e.g., mine, torpedo) is not specified.

Use this code for the initial encounter of a military service member presenting with injuries directly attributable to an explosive device in a marine combat zone. This includes scenarios such as a sailor injured by an underwater mine or a marine wounded by an explosive device deployed from a naval vessel, where the exact weapon type is unknown.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (e.g., T-code for the specific injury).
• Ensure the patient's status is documented as military personnel.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for the injury.