Oth injury due to oth accident on board passenger ship, subs

This code indicates a follow-up visit for an injury sustained during a non-specific accident on a passenger ship. The initial injury has already been treated, and this encounter addresses ongoing care, complications, or recovery related to that original incident.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving continued treatment, follow-up, or management for an injury that occurred due to an unspecified accident on a passenger ship. Examples include follow-up for a sprain, fracture, or laceration sustained during a fall or other mishap on board.

• Requires an external cause code to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the injury occurred on a passenger ship and is not related to a collision or other specific marine transport accident.