Hitting obj/botm of body of wtr d/t fall from wtrcrft, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained when an individual falls from a watercraft and subsequently impacts an object or the bottom of a body of water. This diagnosis is used for encounters following the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation sessions, or any subsequent medical care related to injuries like fractures, concussions, or internal injuries resulting from hitting an object or the seabed after falling from a boat, jet ski, or other watercraft. It indicates ongoing management of the previously diagnosed injury.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Always code the specific injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify that the mechanism of injury explicitly involves falling from a watercraft and then hitting an object or the bottom of the water.