War operations involving rubber bullets, civilian, subs

This code indicates a follow-up encounter for injuries sustained by a civilian due to war operations involving rubber bullets. It signifies that the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or medication management, after the initial treatment for the rubber bullet injury.

Use this code for any subsequent visit where a civilian patient is being treated for complications or recovery from injuries directly caused by rubber bullets during war operations. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, pain management, or rehabilitation related to the initial trauma.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was sustained by a civilian during war operations and involved rubber bullets.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained by the rubber bullet first, followed by this external cause code.