Fall from scooter (nonmotorized), initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from an individual falling off a non-motorized scooter. It specifically captures the initial presentation of such an injury, indicating that the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute effects of the fall.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first visit for an injury sustained from falling off a kick scooter, push scooter, or similar non-motorized device. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, urgent care, or the initial physician office visit following the incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain, contusion).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for active treatment.
• Distinguish carefully between motorized and non-motorized scooters; a different code applies for motorized scooter falls.