Fall through floor, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from an individual falling through a floor, and it is being reported for an encounter following the initial treatment of the injury. This indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or management of complications, related to the original fall.

Use this code for any subsequent healthcare encounter where a patient is being treated for sequelae or ongoing issues directly resulting from a fall through a floor. This includes visits for rehabilitation, monitoring of healing, or addressing delayed complications.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code describing the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, contusion).
• Ensure the seventh character "D" is used only for encounters after the active treatment of the initial injury has concluded.
• Verify documentation clearly indicates the fall occurred through a floor, not merely on a floor.