War op w dest arcrft due to clsn w oth aircraft, milt, subs

This code signifies injuries or conditions sustained by military personnel during a subsequent encounter related to war operations where an aircraft was destroyed due to a mid-air collision with another aircraft. It specifically captures the long-term effects or follow-up care for those involved in such a catastrophic event.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, or delayed complications for military personnel who were injured in a prior war-related aircraft-to-aircraft collision. This includes follow-up visits for chronic pain, psychological trauma, or surgical revisions stemming from the initial incident.

• Ensure the patient is military personnel and the incident occurred during war operations.
• Confirm the destruction of an aircraft was due to a collision with another aircraft.
• This "D" encounter code is for subsequent care after the initial treatment of the injury.