Struck by softball, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being hit by a softball, specifically for encounters after the initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or evaluation of ongoing symptoms related to the original incident.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent care following an injury caused by being struck by a softball. This includes visits for complications, healing assessment, or rehabilitation after the initial emergency room visit or primary care consultation. It should be used for any encounter after the first one for this specific injury.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code detailing the specific injury (e.g., fracture, contusion).
• Ensure the seventh character "D" is used for subsequent encounters, indicating active treatment is no longer being provided but the patient is still receiving care related to the injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial visit; use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter.