Milt op involving unarmed hand to hand combat, milt, init

This code signifies an injury or adverse health effect sustained by military personnel during an initial encounter with an incident involving unarmed physical combat as part of military operations. It specifically excludes injuries from weapons or other combat methods.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a service member injured in a close-quarters, non-weaponized fight during active military duty. This would include scenarios like hand-to-hand grappling, striking, or other forms of physical altercation without the use of firearms or bladed weapons.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "unarmed" combat and "military personnel."
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for the specific injury or condition resulting from this event.
• Always code an external cause code in conjunction with an injury code to fully describe the event.