Milt op w unsp fire/conflagr/hot subst, civilian, init

This code signifies an injury or adverse health effect sustained by a civilian during military operations, specifically due to an unspecified fire, conflagration, or hot substance. It indicates that the patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for this injury.

Use this code for a civilian patient presenting with burns, smoke inhalation, or other injuries directly caused by fire or hot substances during military operations. This applies when the specific type of fire or hot substance is not documented.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient is a civilian and the incident occurred during military operations.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial one for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.
• Do not use this code if the specific type of fire (e.g., incendiary device, petroleum fire) is known and documented.