Other snowboard accident, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury or adverse health effect sustained during a snowboarding activity, where the specific type of accident is not otherwise specified. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred previously, such as cast changes, wound care, or therapy.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment of an injury sustained in a snowboarding accident that isn't categorized by a more specific V00.31- code (e.g., collision with another person, fall from snowboard). This applies to follow-up visits after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) sustained during the accident.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or recovery phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter for the injury; a code with an "A" seventh character would be used for the initial encounter.