Terrorism involving firearms, terrorist injured, init encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual directly involved as a victim in a terrorist act where firearms were the weapon of choice. It specifically denotes the initial encounter for the treatment of these injuries, indicating the first time the patient is seen by a healthcare provider for this specific event.

Apply this code when documenting the initial medical care for a patient who has been physically harmed by gunfire during a confirmed terrorist attack. This would include victims presenting to emergency departments, urgent care centers, or other initial points of contact for their injuries directly resulting from such an event.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the injury to a confirmed terrorist act involving firearms.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for these specific injuries; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Code all specific injuries sustained in addition to this external cause code.