Other heelies accident, initial encounter

This code describes an injury sustained during an initial encounter with an accident involving "heelies," which are shoes with retractable wheels. It specifically covers incidents that don't fit into more specific categories of heelies accidents, such as falls or collisions. The injury could be any type of trauma resulting from the heelies accident.

Use this code when documenting the first time a patient presents for treatment of an injury sustained from a heelies accident that is not otherwise specified. This includes injuries like sprains, fractures, or contusions that occurred while using heelies, but the mechanism of injury wasn't a direct fall or collision. It is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred due to "heelies" and is the initial encounter.
• Pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., W00.- for falls) if the specific mechanism is known and not covered by a more specific heelies code.
• Always code the specific injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) first, followed by this external cause code.