Fall from bed, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient is being treated for injuries or complications resulting from a fall from a bed, and this is not the initial encounter for the injury. It signifies ongoing care, follow-up, or treatment for sequelae directly attributable to the original fall event.

Use this code when a patient presents for a follow-up appointment, receives rehabilitation services, or is admitted for complications (e.g., infection, delayed healing) stemming from a previous fall from a bed. This applies after the initial acute treatment for the fall has concluded.

• Always pair this code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) to specify the nature of the injury sustained from the fall.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates that the encounter is for follow-up care related to a previously treated fall from a bed.
• Distinguish from initial encounters, which would use the "A" seventh character.