Skateboarder colliding with stationary object, init encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual while skateboarding, specifically resulting from an impact with an unmoving object. It indicates the initial presentation of the patient for this particular incident.

Apply this code for emergency department visits or initial clinic evaluations following a skateboarder's collision with a fixed structure, such as a wall, pole, or parked vehicle. It is appropriate when documenting the circumstances of the injury during the first encounter for treatment.

• Always assign an external cause code in conjunction with an injury code.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for active treatment.
• Distinguish from collisions with moving objects or falls from a skateboard without impact.