Fall into storm drain or manhole, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from an accidental fall into a storm drain or manhole, specifically when the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial injury. This could involve complications, ongoing treatment, or assessment of recovery from the initial incident.

Apply this code for patients returning for subsequent medical attention related to an injury initially caused by falling into a storm drain or manhole. Examples include follow-up appointments for wound care, fracture management, or physical therapy stemming from the original fall.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury (e.g., fracture, laceration) as the primary diagnosis, with this code as an external cause code.
• Verify the documentation clearly states the fall occurred into a storm drain or manhole.