Animl-ridr injured by fall fr animl in nonclsn acc, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was riding an animal other than a horse (e.g., donkey, mule, camel) and was injured due to a fall or being thrown, without any collision occurring. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment for the injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, follow-up, or rehabilitation related to an injury sustained from falling off or being thrown from an animal other than a horse, where no collision was involved. Examples include a patient returning for a cast change, physical therapy, or a follow-up physician visit for a fracture sustained in such an incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies an animal other than a horse was involved.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Confirm the mechanism of injury was a fall or being thrown, and not a collision with another object or vehicle.