Hit by object falling from aircraft, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual struck by an object that has fallen from an aircraft, specifically for encounters following the initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care, follow-up, or management for complications related to the original incident.

Use this code for follow-up visits, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or medication adjustments, for a patient who was previously treated for injuries sustained from being hit by an object falling from an aircraft. It is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury but requires continued medical attention.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (X-code) to specify the nature of the falling object and the circumstances.
• Ensure the appropriate injury code(s) are also reported to detail the specific type of injury sustained by the patient.
• Verify that this is indeed a subsequent encounter; for the initial encounter, a code with an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character would be used.