Fall from non-moving nonmotorized scooter, initial encounter

This code identifies an injury sustained by a patient who has fallen from a stationary, non-motorized scooter. This includes falls from kick scooters, push scooters, or similar devices that are not in motion and do not have an engine. The "A" at the end signifies that this is the initial encounter for the injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial treatment for an injury resulting from a patient losing their balance and falling off a non-moving scooter. This applies to scenarios such as a child falling off a scooter while standing on it, or an adult losing their footing from a stationary scooter. It is appropriate for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the scooter was non-motorized and not in motion at the time of the fall.
• Always use a secondary code to specify the nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain, contusion).
• Remember the "A" suffix is for the initial encounter; subsequent visits for the same injury will require a different seventh character.