Rider of nonpowr wtrcrft struck by powered watercraft, subs

This code describes an individual who was riding a non-motorized watercraft (e.g., kayak, canoe, paddleboard) and was involved in a collision with a motorized watercraft. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of injuries sustained in the incident.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, follow-up appointments, or treatment of complications related to injuries sustained as a rider of a non-powered watercraft struck by a powered watercraft. This would include scenarios like wound checks, physical therapy for musculoskeletal injuries, or follow-up for concussions.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (S00-T88) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the "subsequent encounter" character (D) is appropriate for the service being rendered; do not use for initial treatment.
• Consider additional external cause codes to describe the location (Y92) or activity (Y93) if known and relevant.