Injury to barefoot water-skier, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual while engaged in barefoot water-skiing. It encompasses any type of physical trauma, such as fractures, sprains, lacerations, or concussions, that occurs during this specific water sport activity. The "A" at the end indicates that this is the initial encounter for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first medical visit for an injury directly resulting from barefoot water-skiing. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial physician consultations for the acute injury. It should be used for injuries occurring during the act of barefoot water-skiing itself, not related activities like preparing for the sport.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• Ensure the "A" for initial encounter is appended for the first visit related to the injury.
• For subsequent encounters for the same injury, use the appropriate subsequent encounter (D) or sequela (S) character.