Oth nonpowered-aircraft accidents injuring occupant, subs

This code signifies a follow-up visit for an injury sustained by an occupant in an accident involving a non-powered aircraft, such as a glider, hang glider, or paraglider. The injury is not new but is being treated or monitored during a subsequent encounter.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing care related to injuries from a non-powered aircraft accident, after the initial treatment. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture management, wound care, or physical therapy stemming from such an incident.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (V-code) to specify the type of non-powered aircraft and the nature of the accident.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or recovery.
• Do not use for initial injury treatment; refer to the "A" seventh character for initial encounters.