Fall from, out of or through window, subsequent encounter

This code indicates a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of injuries sustained from a fall involving a window. This includes falls from a window, falling out of a window, or falling through a window, and signifies that the initial treatment for the injury has already occurred.

Utilize this code for subsequent visits related to the initial window fall, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up imaging for fractures. It is appropriate when the patient is recovering from the acute phase of the injury and is receiving ongoing management.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) to specify the nature of the injury.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters; "A" is for initial encounters and "S" for sequelae.
• Verify documentation clearly indicates the fall involved a window and that the visit is not for the initial treatment.