Fall from, out of or through roof, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury sustained by a patient who fell from, out of, or through a roof, and is being seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury. This could include falls during construction, maintenance, or other activities where the patient was on a roof structure.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as physical therapy, wound care, or follow-up appointments for fractures or other injuries resulting from a fall from a roof. It is appropriate when the initial injury has already been treated and the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify the fall explicitly occurred from, out of, or through a roof structure.