War op involving unsp effect of nuclear weapon, milt, init

This code signifies an injury or illness sustained by military personnel due to the effects of a nuclear weapon during war operations, where the specific nature of the effect (e.g., blast, radiation, thermal) is not documented. It indicates the very first medical encounter for this particular incident.

Use this code for military personnel presenting for initial evaluation and treatment of health issues directly resulting from exposure to a nuclear weapon during armed conflict, when the precise mechanism of injury from the weapon is unknown or unspecifiable in the medical record. This would apply to initial triage or emergency department visits following such an event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "military personnel" and "war operations."
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Reserve for situations where the specific effect of the nuclear weapon (e.g., blast, radiation) cannot be determined from the available clinical information.