Accident caused by controlled fire in other and unspecified building or structure

This code signifies an injury or adverse health event resulting from an uncontrolled fire originating within a building or structure that is not a private dwelling, such as a commercial building, public facility, or industrial site. It specifically indicates that the fire was initially contained but subsequently became uncontrolled, leading to an accident.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an injury occurred due to a fire that started in a non-residential building and subsequently spread or became unmanageable. This applies to incidents like a fire in an office building, factory, or school that caused harm to individuals. Documentation should specify the location type and the nature of the fire as "controlled" initially.

• Differentiate from fires in private dwellings (E890-E892).
• Ensure the documentation specifies the type of building or structure involved.
• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary injury code.