Other snow-ski accident, subsequent encounter

This code signifies that a patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries sustained in a snow-skiing accident that was not explicitly categorized as a collision with another person or object. This includes situations where the injury resulted from a fall, loss of control, or other non-collision incident while skiing.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, related to an injury initially caused by an "other snow-ski accident." This code is appropriate after the initial encounter for the injury has been coded.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code describing the specific injury (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during snow-skiing and that it's a follow-up visit.