Milt op w unarmed hand to hand combat, civilian, subs

This code signifies an injury or health condition sustained by a civilian during a military operation that involved unarmed, hand-to-hand combat. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred in this specific context.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters for a civilian patient who was injured in a military operation involving close-quarters, non-weaponized physical altercation. Examples include follow-up visits for fractures, contusions, or internal injuries sustained during such an event.

• Ensure the patient is explicitly documented as a civilian and the incident occurred during a military operation.
• This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Always code the specific injury first, followed by this external cause code to provide context.