Terrorism w suicide bomber, publ sfty offcl injured, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a public safety official during a terrorist act involving a suicide bomber, specifically when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment. It indicates that the injury is a direct consequence of this specific type of terrorism.

Apply this code for any subsequent encounters (e.g., follow-up appointments, rehabilitation sessions, medication refills) related to injuries sustained by a police officer, firefighter, or other designated public safety official who was harmed in a suicide bomber attack. This code is appropriate after the initial acute care has been provided.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, burn) to specify the nature of the injury.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is correctly applied for subsequent encounters.
• Verify the patient's status as a public safety official at the time of the incident.