Fall from heelies, initial encounter

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who has fallen while using heelies, which are shoes with retractable wheels in the heel. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting initial encounters for injuries such as fractures, sprains, contusions, or abrasions that directly result from a fall while wearing heelies. It should be used when the patient presents for the first time for care related to this specific incident.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• Distinguish from falls involving roller skates or other wheeled conveyances, which have different external cause codes.