Struck by basketball, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being hit by a basketball. It specifically denotes the initial treatment or encounter for such an injury, indicating the patient is presenting for the first time for this particular incident.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury directly resulting from being struck by a basketball, such as a contusion, fracture, or concussion. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial physician office visits following the incident.

• Always append the appropriate seventh character for subsequent encounters (D) or sequela (S) if applicable.
• Code any resulting injuries (e.g., S06.0X0A for concussion, S40.011A for contusion of right shoulder) in addition to this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was struck by a basketball, not that they fell while playing basketball (which would require a different external cause code).