In simple words: Injuries caused by explosions, such as bombs or artillery shells, during war or similar conflicts, excluding those from aircraft, ships, or nuclear weapons.

Injuries to military personnel and civilians caused by explosions of devices other than aircraft, marine weapons, or nuclear weapons during war, civil insurrection, or peacekeeping missions. This excludes explosions occurring after cessation of hostilities.

Example 1: A soldier sustains shrapnel wounds from an exploding landmine during a peacekeeping mission. The primary code would describe the specific injuries (e.g., lacerations, foreign body), and Y36.2 would be the secondary code., A civilian is injured by an exploding artillery shell during a time of war.This code would be secondary to the codes describing the specific injuries, such as burns or fractures., A military medic suffers a concussion from a mortar bomb explosion during an armed conflict.The concussion diagnosis would be the primary code, with Y36.2 as the secondary code.

Documentation should clearly state the circumstances of the injury, specifying the type of explosion (e.g., artillery shell, bomb, landmine) and its connection to war operations, civil insurrection, or a peacekeeping mission. Detailed descriptions of the resulting injuries are also essential.

** This code is used to track injuries related to war operations. Accurate coding is crucial for statistical analysis, resource allocation, and public health surveillance.Always ensure the primary code reflects the specific injury.