Struck by football, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient sustained an injury resulting from being hit by a football, and this encounter is for follow-up care after the initial treatment. It signifies that the patient is returning for further evaluation, management, or treatment related to the original incident.

Use this code for any subsequent visits related to an injury initially caused by being struck by a football. This includes follow-up appointments for wound checks, cast changes, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of symptoms after the initial emergency room visit or physician consultation.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) to specify the nature of the injury.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters; "A" is for initial, and "S" for sequela.
• Document the specific body part injured and the type of injury in the patient's medical record.