Fall from other pedestrian conveyance, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from an individual falling off a pedestrian conveyance other than a skateboard or scooter, such as a Segway, hoverboard, or unicycle. It specifically captures the initial presentation of such an injury, indicating the first time the patient is seen for this particular incident.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury sustained from falling off a non-motorized or self-balancing pedestrian device (excluding skateboards/scooters) and it's their first encounter for this specific event. Examples include a patient presenting to the emergency department after falling off a hoverboard or a unicycle.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the type of pedestrian conveyance involved to differentiate from other fall codes.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.