Struck by other sports foot wear, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained when an individual is struck by sports footwear other than cleats, such as a running shoe or basketball shoe. It specifically denotes the initial encounter for this type of trauma.

Apply this code when documenting an injury resulting from being hit by another person's athletic shoe during a sporting event, practice, or other recreational activity. This includes incidents like being kicked by a sneaker during a soccer game or hit by a basketball shoe during a rebound.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the object as "other sports footwear" and not a cleat.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Always code this external cause code in conjunction with a code for the actual injury sustained.