Struck by soccer ball, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being hit by a soccer ball, specifically for follow-up care after the initial injury has been treated. It indicates that the patient is returning for further evaluation, treatment, or management of complications related to the original incident.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent visits following an initial injury caused by being struck by a soccer ball. This includes scenarios like follow-up appointments for concussion management, wound checks, physical therapy for a sprain, or evaluation of persistent pain related to the original impact.

• Always pair with an injury code (e.g., concussion, contusion, fracture) to specify the nature of the injury.
• Ensure the encounter is not the initial treatment for the injury; otherwise, an initial encounter code would be more appropriate.
• Verify documentation clearly states the injury was due to being struck by a soccer ball and that it's a follow-up visit.