Fall on board canoe or kayak, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from a fall while on a canoe or kayak, specifically for a patient who is receiving follow-up care for this injury. It indicates that the initial treatment for the fall has already occurred, and the patient is now presenting for subsequent care related to the same incident.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for complications, healing assessment, or ongoing treatment of an injury sustained from falling on board a canoe or kayak. Examples include follow-up appointments for a fracture sustained in the fall, wound care for abrasions, or physical therapy for a sprain.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (V93.35XA or V93.35XS) to specify the initial encounter or sequela, respectively.
• Ensure the primary diagnosis code describes the specific injury sustained from the fall (e.g., fracture, sprain, contusion).
• Verify that the encounter is truly for subsequent care and not the initial treatment of the injury.