Y37.031A
ICD-10-CMMilitary operations involving explosion of sea-based artillery shell, civilian, initial encounter
This code signifies an injury sustained by a civilian due to the detonation of an artillery shell that originated from a sea-based military operation. It specifically captures the initial presentation of such an injury, indicating the first time the patient is receiving medical attention for this event.
Apply this code for a civilian patient presenting with injuries (e.g., blast trauma, shrapnel wounds, burns) directly resulting from the explosion of a naval artillery shell. This would include incidents occurring in coastal areas or at sea where military ordnance is involved.
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