Burn due to other powered watercraft on fire, subs encntr

Burn due to other powered watercraft on fire, subsequent encounter

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code signifies a burn injury sustained by a patient due to a fire on a powered watercraft other than a motorboat or sailboat. This specific code is used for encounters following the initial treatment of the burn, indicating ongoing care, follow-up, or treatment of complications.

When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent management of a burn injury that occurred because a powered watercraft (e.g., jet ski, personal watercraft, hovercraft) caught fire. This includes scenarios such as wound care, debridement, skin grafting, or infection treatment related to the original burn after the initial emergency visit.

Coding Tips

Requires an external cause code (X-code) to specify the type of powered watercraft and the nature of the fire.
Always sequence this code after the primary burn code(s) (T20-T31 series) that detail the specific burn site, degree, and extent.
Ensure documentation clearly indicates "subsequent encounter" for the burn treatment.

AI-generated reference. Verify against official guidelines.

Crosswalks

E83.19ApproxICD-9

Same Category

V91Other injury due to accident to watercraft V91.0Burn due to watercraft on fire V91.00Burn due to merchant ship on fire V91.00XABurn due to merchant ship on fire, initial encounter V91.00XD