Inj to rider of recreatl wtrcrft puld beh oth wtrcrft, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who is being towed on an inflatable recreational watercraft (e.g., a tube, kneeboard, or similar device) behind another motorized watercraft. The injury is directly related to their participation as the rider of the towed inflatable.

Use this code when documenting an injury to a patient who was riding an inflatable recreational watercraft (such as a tube or wakeboard) that was being pulled by a boat or personal watercraft. This applies to the initial treatment for the injury.

• Ensure the patient was the rider of the towed inflatable, not the operator of the towing watercraft.
• Confirm the watercraft was inflatable and recreational, not a rigid vessel.
• Remember to also code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain, laceration).