Fall on board passenger ship, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from an unintentional descent or loss of balance while aboard a passenger ship. It specifically applies to the initial assessment and treatment of the patient's fall-related injuries.

This code is appropriate for documenting the cause of injury when a patient presents to an emergency department, urgent care, or physician's office after falling on a cruise ship, ferry, or other vessel designed for passenger transport. It should be used for the first encounter related to this specific incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain, contusion).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.
• Distinguish from falls on other types of watercraft or falls not occurring on a board.