Fall from flat-bottomed pedestrian conveyance, subs encntr

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury sustained from a fall off a flat-bottomed pedestrian conveyance, such as a skateboard, scooter, or rollerblades. It indicates that the patient is receiving further treatment or evaluation for an injury that occurred during a previous incident involving this type of equipment.

Use this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to an injury from falling off a non-motorized, flat-bottomed pedestrian conveyance. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, fracture management, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of symptoms after the initial injury.

• Ensure the encounter is not the initial treatment for the injury; the "D" seventh character denotes a subsequent encounter.
• Always code the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain, contusion) as the primary diagnosis.
• Verify that the conveyance involved was a flat-bottomed pedestrian type and not a motorized vehicle or bicycle.