Civilian activity done for income or pay

This code identifies an external cause of injury or illness that occurred while the patient was engaged in an activity for which they receive financial compensation. It specifically pertains to non-military, paid work or employment-related tasks.

Apply this code when documenting an injury or adverse event that happened during a patient's regular job duties or any activity performed for income. This includes incidents occurring at a workplace or during a paid service.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary injury or condition code.
• Ensure the activity was explicitly for financial gain; distinguish from leisure or unpaid tasks.
• Review documentation carefully to differentiate from military or volunteer activities, which have separate codes.