Fall from in-line roller-skates, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury sustained by a patient who fell while using in-line roller-skates, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for that injury. This indicates that the initial treatment for the fall has already occurred, and the current encounter is for continued management, healing, or complications related to the original incident.

Use this code for encounters where a patient presents for follow-up appointments, cast changes, wound care, physical therapy, or medication refills related to an injury sustained from an in-line roller-skate fall. This applies after the initial emergency room visit or acute care for the injury has concluded.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code specifying the actual injury (e.g., fracture, sprain, contusion).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters; "A" is for initial encounters and "S" for sequela.
• Verify documentation clearly indicates the fall was from in-line roller-skates and not another type of roller-skate or activity.