Accidental hit or strike by another person, init encntr

This code describes an injury resulting from an individual being unintentionally struck or hit by another person. This includes situations where the contact was accidental, such as during sports, horseplay, or an unexpected collision, and is not indicative of assault.

Apply this code when documenting an injury sustained from an accidental impact by another person, and it is the first time the patient is being seen for this specific injury. Examples include a patient hit by an errant ball thrown by another person, or a collision with another pedestrian that resulted in an injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the incident was accidental and not an intentional act of violence.
• Always use the appropriate seventh character to indicate the encounter type (A for initial, D for subsequent, S for sequela).
• Pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) to fully describe the patient's condition.