Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from a patient falling within a shower stall or an empty bathtub during a subsequent visit for care. It indicates that the initial injury from this type of fall has already been addressed, and the patient is now receiving follow-up treatment for the same incident.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of injuries sustained from a fall in a shower or empty bathtub, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up imaging. This applies to any encounter after the initial treatment for the fall-related injury.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.009 for bathroom as place of occurrence) and an injury code.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters, indicating active treatment or follow-up care.
• Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or sequela (S) for the same injury.