Milt op involving oth firearms discharge, milt, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by military personnel due to the discharge of a firearm other than a rifle, shotgun, or pistol during active military operations. It specifically indicates the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial medical evaluation and treatment for a service member injured by a weapon such as a machine gun, submachine gun, or other specialized military firearm during combat or training exercises. This is appropriate for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient is military personnel and the injury occurred during military operations.
• Verify the firearm type is not a rifle, shotgun, or pistol, as those have more specific codes.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.