Striking against diving board, initial encounter

This code describes an injury sustained when a person makes contact with a diving board. The impact can result in various types of trauma, including contusions, lacerations, fractures, or concussions, depending on the force and area of impact. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first instance of medical care for a patient who has been injured by striking a diving board. This includes emergency room visits, initial physician consultations, or immediate follow-up care directly related to the incident. It is appropriate for injuries occurring during recreational diving, competitive diving, or accidental contact.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V90-V94) to specify the activity and place of occurrence.
• Requires an additional code to identify the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, laceration, concussion).
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters would use "D" or "S".