Museum as the place of occurrence of the external cause

This code indicates that an injury or adverse event occurred within the physical confines of a museum. It specifies the location where the external cause of a patient's condition took place, rather than the nature of the injury itself. This code is used in conjunction with other codes that describe the actual injury and the external cause.

Use this code when documenting any injury, poisoning, or other adverse health event that occurred while the patient was present at a museum. This includes incidents such as falls on museum premises, injuries sustained during an exhibit setup or breakdown, or allergic reactions to materials encountered within a museum.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the injury or condition.
• Ensure an external cause code (V00-Y99) is also reported to fully describe the circumstances of the event.
• Distinguish from art galleries or other exhibition spaces if they are not formally designated as museums.