Struck by other sports foot wear, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury sustained when a patient is struck by footwear other than athletic shoes during a sports activity. This encounter is for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent care (e.g., wound check, physical therapy, follow-up imaging) related to an injury caused by being hit by non-athletic sports footwear. This includes incidents involving cleats, specialized boots (e.g., ski boots, ice skates), or other non-standard athletic footwear.

• Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care.
• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary diagnosis code for the actual injury.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the type of footwear involved and that it was not standard athletic shoes.