Animal-rider injured in collision w animl being ridden, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by a person riding an animal (e.g., horse, donkey) when that animal collides with another animal also being ridden. The injury is a direct result of the impact between the two ridden animals. This specific code indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial injury.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for treatment, evaluation, or management of an injury previously sustained in a collision between two ridden animals. This includes follow-up appointments, cast changes, wound care, or physical therapy related to the initial incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury resulted from a collision between two ridden animals, not a fall or collision with a stationary object.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.