Balloon crash injuring occupant, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was an occupant in a balloon that experienced a crash, and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care or treatment of the initial injury. It indicates that the initial event has already occurred, and the current encounter is for ongoing management of the resulting trauma.

Use this code for any subsequent visit related to an injury sustained in a balloon crash, such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or further diagnostic testing. It is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment for the initial injury.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used only for subsequent encounters, after the initial treatment of the injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter; a different seventh character (A) would be appropriate for the initial treatment.