Terrorism w nuclear weapons, publ sfty offcl injured, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a public safety official as a direct result of a terrorist act involving nuclear weapons. It specifically applies to the initial medical assessment and treatment following such an event.

Apply this code for emergency department visits or initial hospital admissions where a police officer, firefighter, or other designated public safety personnel presents with injuries from a nuclear terrorist attack. This code is appropriate for the very first encounter for these specific circumstances.

• Ensure the patient's role as a public safety official is clearly documented.
• Verify the mechanism of injury explicitly states nuclear weapons in a terrorist context.
• This "A" seventh character indicates the initial encounter for care.