Fall into natrl body of water strk surfc cause oth inj, subs

This code describes an injury, other than drowning or near-drowning, sustained when an individual falls into a natural body of water and impacts the water's surface. This specific code is used for follow-up care or subsequent treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of an injury (e.g., contusion, sprain, fracture) that occurred during a fall into a lake, river, or ocean, where the impact with the water caused the primary trauma. This would be used for visits after the initial emergency care.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., S80.01XA for contusion of right knee, initial encounter).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent care; do not use for initial treatment or sequelae.
• Distinguish from codes for drowning or near-drowning, as this code implies an injury from the impact itself.