Oth slipping, tripping and stumbling w/o falling, subs

This code describes an injury or adverse effect that occurred during a subsequent encounter due to a near-fall event where the patient slipped, tripped, or stumbled but did not actually fall to the ground. It indicates that the patient experienced a loss of balance or footing without complete loss of upright posture.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for an injury sustained from a slipping, tripping, or stumbling incident where the patient did not fall. This is appropriate for conditions like sprains, strains, or contusions that resulted from the sudden movement to regain balance. It should be used after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states that the patient did not fall, only slipped, tripped, or stumbled.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.
• Always code the associated injury (e.g., sprain, strain) first, followed by this external cause code.