Other burn on board passenger vessel, initial encounter

This code signifies a burn injury sustained by an individual while they are a passenger on a board vessel, excluding those specifically categorized as merchant ships or other watercraft. It indicates the initial treatment or encounter for this specific type of injury.

Apply this code when documenting a burn injury occurring to a passenger on vessels such as cruise ships, ferries, or recreational boats. This is appropriate for the first time the patient presents for treatment of this burn.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger and the injury was a burn.
• Verify the type of vessel involved is not a merchant ship or other watercraft for which a more specific code exists.
• Append a subsequent encounter or sequela character for follow-up care.