Accidental strike or bumped into by another person, init

This code signifies an injury sustained when an individual is unintentionally struck by or collides with another person. It covers incidents where the impact is accidental, such as jostling in a crowd or an unexpected bump. The "initial encounter" indicates this is the first time the patient is receiving care for this specific injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with injuries (e.g., contusions, sprains, fractures) resulting from an accidental collision with another person. Examples include someone being knocked over in a busy hallway, a child running into an adult, or an accidental impact during a non-contact activity. It is appropriate when the intent of the other person was not to cause harm.

• Always code the specific injury (e.g., S00.83XA for contusion of other part of head) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the incident was accidental and involved another person, not an inanimate object or a fall.
• Do not use for intentional assaults; refer to codes in the Y00-Y09 range for those scenarios.