Hang-glider crash injuring occupant, subsequent encounter

This code describes injuries sustained by an individual involved in a hang-glider crash, specifically when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment of those injuries. It indicates that the patient was an occupant of the hang-glider at the time of the incident.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters related to injuries from a hang-glider crash, such as follow-up appointments, rehabilitation sessions, or management of complications arising from the initial trauma. It should be used after the initial treatment phase has concluded.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code(s) for the specific injury(ies) being treated.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters; "A" is for initial encounters and "S" for sequelae.
• Verify documentation clearly states the patient was an occupant of the hang-glider and the encounter is not the initial treatment.