The Impacts of ICD-10-CM on U.S. Army Injury Surveillance.

Introduction: Injuries are the leading cause of medical encounters and lost work days in the U.S. Army, affecting more than half of active-duty soldiers annually.

The effect of transitioning to ICD-10-CM on acute injury surveillance of active duty service members.

Background: Acute injuries are a burden on the Military Health System and degrade service members' ability to train and deploy. Long-term injuries contribute to early attrition and increase disability costs. To properly quantify acute injuries and evaluate injury prevention programs, injuries must be accurately coded and documented.