Accident to, on or involving ski lift, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or adverse event sustained by an individual due to an accident involving a ski lift apparatus. This includes incidents such as falls from the lift, entanglement with its components, or collisions occurring while on or around the lift. It specifically denotes the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with injuries directly resulting from a ski lift accident. This would include emergency department visits, initial physician consultations, or the first hospitalization for the incident. It is appropriate for both minor and severe injuries sustained in such events.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain, concussion).
• Ensure the "A" for initial encounter is appended for the first time the patient is seen for this condition.
• Consider external cause codes (e.g., Y92.838 for other specified recreational area) for further specificity of the accident location.