Unsp nonpowered-aircraft accident injuring occupant, subs

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury sustained by an occupant in an accident involving an unpowered aircraft, such as a glider, hang glider, or paraglider, where the specific type of unpowered aircraft or the circumstances of the accident are not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for injuries from such an event.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being treated for injuries resulting from an unspecified nonpowered-aircraft accident. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture management, wound care, or rehabilitation after the initial injury. It should be used when the initial encounter for the injury has already been coded.

• Ensure "D" for subsequent encounter is the correct seventh character, indicating active treatment or recovery.
• Always attempt to obtain more specific documentation regarding the type of nonpowered aircraft if available, to allow for a more precise code selection.
• Code all associated injuries sustained in the accident in addition to this external cause code.