Explosn of bomb place dur war op but expld aft, milt, subs

Explosion of bomb placed during war operations but exploding after cessation of hostilities, military personnel, subsequent encounter

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code describes injuries sustained by military personnel due to the detonation of an explosive device, specifically a bomb, that was planted during a period of war but detonated after the conflict officially ended. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this is not the initial treatment for the injury.

When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of injuries sustained by military personnel from unexploded ordnance (UXO) that was a remnant of past war operations. It would be used when a patient presents for treatment of complications or chronic issues related to such an explosion, long after the initial acute care.

Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies military personnel as the affected individual.
Verify that the explosion occurred after the cessation of hostilities, not during active conflict.
Confirm this is for a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the injury.

AI-generated reference. Verify against official guidelines.

Code Hierarchy

▲Y36.820Explosn of bomb placed during war op but expld after, milt

Y36.820D(current)

Crosswalks

E99.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

Y36Operations of war Y36.0War operations involving explosion of marine weapons Y36.00War operations involving explosion of unsp marine weapon Y36.000War op involving explosion of unsp marine weapon, milt