War op involving explosion of marine weapons, milt, subs

This code signifies injuries or health conditions sustained by military personnel due to the detonation of non-mine marine explosive devices during war operations. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for these previously diagnosed injuries.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for military personnel who were injured by events such as torpedo explosions, depth charges, or other non-mine naval ordnance during active combat. It should be used when the patient is seen for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or management of complications related to the initial war-related marine explosion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient is military personnel and the injury resulted from a marine weapon explosion during war.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care rather than the initial injury assessment.
• Distinguish from codes for land-based explosions or non-military incidents.