Struck by volleyball, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury sustained from being hit by a volleyball, specifically for follow-up care after the initial treatment. It covers a range of injuries, from contusions and sprains to more severe trauma, resulting from direct impact with the ball.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, evaluation of complications, or rehabilitation related to an injury caused by being struck by a volleyball. This includes visits for physical therapy, re-evaluation of symptoms, or follow-up imaging after the initial injury has been addressed.

• Ensure the encounter is explicitly for follow-up care, not the initial injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., contusion, fracture) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify the mechanism of injury was indeed being struck by the volleyball, not a fall or other related incident.