Fall from other pedestrian conveyance, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury sustained from a fall off a non-motorized, non-wheeled pedestrian conveyance other than a skateboard or scooter, during a follow-up visit for the initial injury. This includes falls from items like roller skates, inline skates, or other similar devices used for personal transport. The "D" indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for care of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or medication adjustments, for a patient who previously sustained an injury due to falling from a pedestrian conveyance like rollerblades or ice skates. It should be used after the initial treatment of the acute injury has been rendered.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a fall from a pedestrian conveyance other than a skateboard or scooter.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the injury, not the initial treatment.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.