Crush betw oth pwr wtrcrft & oth wtrcrft/obj d/t clsn, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a person who was crushed between two or more watercraft, or a watercraft and another object, during a collision. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial injury has been treated.

Apply this code for any medical encounter after the initial treatment for injuries resulting from being crushed in a watercraft collision. This includes follow-up appointments, rehabilitation sessions, or management of complications arising from the original incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a result of being crushed in a watercraft collision and that it's a subsequent encounter.
• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Verify the encounter type to differentiate between initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters.