Fall on and from ladder, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury sustained from a fall on or from a ladder during a subsequent encounter for treatment. This implies the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred previously due to this specific type of accident.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up imaging, related to an injury initially caused by falling on or from a ladder. This applies to any visit after the initial encounter for the acute injury.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code specifying the actual injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or recovery.
• Verify documentation clearly states the injury resulted from a fall involving a ladder.