Walked into lamppost, initial encounter

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

Use this code for patients presenting for the first time with injuries directly resulting from walking into a lamppost. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care encounters, or initial physician office visits where the primary complaint is related to this specific incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., S00.83XA for contusion of other part of head, initial encounter).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character for initial encounter is used only for the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.
• Do not use this code for injuries sustained from a vehicle striking a lamppost; this code is for a pedestrian collision.