Assault by smoke, fire and flames, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries sustained from an assault involving smoke, fire, or flames. This could include burns, smoke inhalation, or other related trauma resulting from an intentional act of violence. The "D" seventh character signifies that the patient is in the healing phase and receiving routine aftercare.

Use this code when documenting subsequent encounters for patients who were victims of an assault by fire, smoke, or flames. This applies to visits for wound care, physical therapy, psychological counseling, or other ongoing treatment related to the initial assault. It should be used after the initial acute treatment has been completed.

• Always ensure the seventh character "D" is appended for subsequent encounters.
• Code any specific injuries (e.g., T20-T32 for burns, J68.0 for smoke inhalation) as primary diagnoses, with this code providing the external cause.
• Verify that the documentation clearly states the injuries were due to an assault and that the encounter is for follow-up care.