Other burn on board other powered watercraft, init encntr

This code signifies a burn injury sustained by a patient while they were on any type of powered watercraft other than a motorboat, such as a jet ski, personal watercraft, or hovercraft. The burn is not specified as a chemical, electrical, or radiation burn, and it is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for initial evaluation and treatment of a burn that occurred on a powered watercraft (e.g., jet ski, personal watercraft, airboat) due to a source other than a chemical, electrical, or radiation exposure. This includes burns from hot surfaces, steam, or fire on board the vessel.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a burn and not another type of injury (e.g., laceration, contusion).
• Verify the incident occurred on a powered watercraft other than a motorboat; distinguish from unpowered vessels (e.g., sailboat, canoe).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific burn injury. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.