Pedestrian on foot injured in collision w skateboarder, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a person walking, resulting from an impact with an individual riding a skateboard. It specifically captures the initial presentation of such an injury, indicating the first time the patient is receiving care for this particular incident.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial medical evaluation and treatment of a pedestrian who has been struck by a skateboarder. It should be used when the patient presents for the first time following this type of collision, regardless of the severity of the injuries.

• Always use this code as a primary external cause code to describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Remember to also code the specific injuries sustained by the pedestrian, such as fractures, contusions, or sprains.
• Ensure the 7th character "A" (initial encounter) is correctly appended for the first visit related to this incident.