Parachutist injured on landing, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual engaged in parachuting activities, specifically during the landing phase. It indicates that the patient experienced trauma directly attributable to the impact or forces involved in the final stage of a parachute jump.

Apply this code when documenting injuries such as fractures, sprains, dislocations, or contusions that occur as a direct result of a parachutist's landing. This includes hard landings, tangled lines upon impact, or misjudged landing zones.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the injury to the landing phase of a parachute jump.
• Remember to also code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) and the affected body part.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.