Burn due to (nonpowered) inflatable craft on fire, subs

This code describes a burn injury sustained from a non-motorized inflatable craft that was on fire, specifically for follow-up care after the initial treatment. This indicates the patient is receiving ongoing management for the burn wound, such as dressing changes, debridement, or monitoring for complications.

Use this code for any subsequent encounter where a patient is being treated for a burn injury that occurred due to a nonpowered inflatable craft catching fire. This includes office visits, hospital readmissions, or outpatient clinic visits for continued burn care.

• Ensure this is not the initial encounter for the burn; use the appropriate initial encounter code for the first visit.
• Always code the specific burn site and degree in conjunction with this external cause code.
• Verify the inflatable craft was nonpowered and on fire as the cause of the burn.