Terrorism involving dest arcrft, civilian injured, init

This code signifies injuries sustained by a civilian as a direct result of a terrorist act involving the destruction of an aircraft. It specifically indicates that the patient is presenting for their initial treatment of these injuries. The mechanism of injury is a deliberate act of violence targeting an airplane.

Apply this code when documenting the initial presentation of a patient who was injured during a terrorist attack that resulted in an aircraft being destroyed. This would include individuals injured in the immediate aftermath of a bombing, missile strike, or other destructive act against an airplane. It is appropriate for the first visit related to these specific injuries.

• Always assign an external cause code (Y38.-) in conjunction with an injury code (S00-T88).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character for initial encounter is appropriate for the patient's current visit.
• Verify that the incident was indeed a terrorist act and involved the destruction of an aircraft, not just damage.