War operations involving unsp dest arcrft, milt, init

This code describes an injury or condition sustained by an individual during war operations that involved the destruction of aircraft and resulted in harm to military personnel, where the specific type of destruction is not detailed. It signifies the initial phase of treatment for such an event.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient injured in a military conflict where aircraft were destroyed and military personnel were involved, but the exact nature of the aircraft destruction is unknown or not specified in the medical record. This would be used for the immediate or primary care received following the incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the injury to war operations and the destruction of aircraft involving military personnel.
• Only use for the initial treatment phase; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Verify that the record does not provide more specific details about the type of aircraft destruction, which would necessitate a more precise code.