War op w explosn due to acc disch of own munit, milt, subs

This code describes injuries sustained by military personnel during a subsequent encounter for an event where their own munitions or munitions launch device accidentally detonated or discharged during war operations. It specifically indicates that the patient is being seen for follow-up care, complications, or continued treatment related to the initial incident.

Use this code for military personnel presenting for ongoing management of injuries, such as wound care, physical therapy, or psychological counseling, resulting from an accidental explosion of their own ordnance during combat. This applies when the patient is seen after the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care or complications, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the patient is military personnel and the incident involved their own munitions.
• Always sequence this code after the primary injury code(s) to provide context for the external cause.