Inj to rider of nonrecr wtrcrft puld beh oth wtrcrft, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding a non-recreational watercraft (e.g., a commercial towable tube, wakeboard, or waterskis) that is being pulled by another vessel. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, wound care, physical therapy, or medication management, for an injury that occurred while a person was being towed on a non-recreational watercraft. This includes scenarios where the initial injury was to a rider of a commercial-use towable.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (V90-V94) to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Verify the watercraft was non-recreational and being pulled by another vessel to differentiate from other watercraft incidents.