Fall due to clsn betw pasngr ship and oth wtrcrft/obj, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a passenger during an incident where their ship collided with another vessel or object. The injury is a direct result of the impact from this specific type of watercraft accident.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient injured while aboard a passenger ship that was involved in a collision with another watercraft or stationary object. This includes injuries ranging from minor sprains to more severe trauma directly attributable to the impact.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger on a ship involved in a collision.
• Verify that the encounter being coded is the initial treatment for the injury.
• Do not use this code for crew members or for incidents not involving a collision.