Courtyard of prison as place

This code identifies incidents where an injury or adverse event occurs within the outdoor, open-air area of a correctional facility. It specifically points to the courtyard or similar open space within a prison setting as the location where the external cause of the patient's condition originated.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries sustained by inmates, staff, or visitors while in the courtyard of a prison. Examples include falls, altercations, or other accidents that happen in this specific outdoor area within the correctional institution.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (e.g., W00-Y34) and a primary diagnosis code for the injury or condition.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the incident occurred in the "courtyard" or a clearly identifiable outdoor prison area.
• Do not use for incidents occurring inside prison buildings or other areas not considered a courtyard.