Fall from snow-skis, initial encounter

This code identifies an injury sustained by a patient who has fallen from snow skis. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this particular injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting initial encounters for injuries such as fractures, sprains, or contusions that occurred as a direct result of falling while snow skiing. It should be used when the patient presents for the initial evaluation and management of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury was due to a fall from snow skis.
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• Do not use for injuries sustained from other winter sports or falls not directly related to the skis themselves.