Military training ground as place

This code indicates that an injury or adverse event occurred within the confines of a military training area. This includes locations specifically designated for military exercises, drills, or combat simulations. It signifies the physical environment where the external cause of the patient's condition originated.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained by military personnel, contractors, or civilians during activities on a military training ground. This could include incidents like falls during obstacle courses, exposure to hazardous materials during field exercises, or injuries from training accidents. It is used as a secondary code to specify the location of the external cause.

• Always use this code in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) and the primary injury/condition code.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the incident occurred on a "military training ground" versus a general military base or other military facility.
• Do not use for injuries occurring in administrative buildings or residential areas within a military base unless those specific areas are also designated as training grounds.