Terrorism involving firearms, civilian injured, init encntr

This code identifies an injury sustained by a civilian as a direct result of a terrorist act involving firearms. It specifically indicates that the patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient who has been injured by gunfire during a terrorist attack. This includes emergency room visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient encounter for the specific injury.

• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it represents the reason for the encounter.
• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the firearm injury (e.g., gunshot wound, fracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was sustained by a civilian during a terrorist act involving firearms.