Walked into wall, initial encounter

This code describes an injury sustained when an individual inadvertently collided with a wall. It specifically denotes the initial presentation for care related to this impact. The injury can range from minor contusions to more significant trauma depending on the force of the collision.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with an injury directly resulting from walking into a wall. This includes scenarios where the patient was distracted, disoriented, or simply misjudged their path. It is appropriate for both accidental and non-intentional impacts.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., contusion, fracture).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for treatment.
• Consider external cause codes for underlying reasons if known (e.g., impaired vision, intoxication).