Terrorism, secondary effects, civilian injured, init encntr

This diagnosis code signifies an injury sustained by a civilian as a direct or indirect consequence of a terrorist act. It captures the initial presentation of a patient seeking medical attention for conditions arising from such an event.

Apply this code when a civilian patient presents for their first medical evaluation or treatment of injuries, psychological trauma, or other health issues directly attributable to a terrorist incident. This includes both immediate physical injuries and conditions that manifest shortly after the event.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the patient's condition to a terrorist event.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent care for the same condition will require a different encounter character.
• Always code the specific injury or condition first, followed by this external cause code.