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

This code signifies an injury sustained from falling into a natural body of water (e.g., lake, river, ocean) where the patient subsequently struck the bottom, resulting in an injury other than drowning or near-drowning. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for care after the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, such as wound care, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of fractures or sprains, stemming from an injury caused by striking the bottom of a natural body of water. It should be used after the initial encounter for the acute injury has been coded.

• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary code for the specific injury sustained.
• Ensure the "D" suffix is accurately applied for subsequent encounters; "A" is for initial, "S" for sequela.
• Verify the injury was due to striking the bottom of the water body, not just the water surface or other objects.