Fall from ice-skates, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient's follow-up visit or continued care for injuries sustained from a fall while ice-skating. It indicates that the initial injury has already been addressed, and the current encounter is for ongoing management, such as follow-up appointments, rehabilitation, or monitoring of complications.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to an ice-skating fall, such as physical therapy sessions for a sprained ankle, a follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon for a fracture, or a visit to monitor the healing of a concussion. It is appropriate when the patient is receiving active treatment or evaluation for the sequelae of the original fall.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, sprain) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter; do not use for initial treatment or sequelae.
• Verify documentation clearly indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for injuries directly resulting from an ice-skating fall.