Ice-skater colliding with stationary object, subs encntr

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual ice-skating who collided with a stationary object, such as a wall, barrier, or another non-moving item. The "D" seventh character indicates this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury initially treated elsewhere or previously.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up visits, such as wound checks, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions, related to an injury sustained during an ice-skating collision with a stationary object. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment but is still under care for the initial injury.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is correctly applied for subsequent encounters; "A" is for initial, "S" for sequela.
• Always code the specific injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify the documentation clearly states the patient was ice-skating and collided with a stationary object.