Assault by pushing from high place, initial encounter

This code describes injuries sustained when an individual is intentionally pushed from an elevated position by another person. The "initial encounter" signifies that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for these specific injuries.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's injuries resulted from an assault where they were pushed from a high place, such as a building, bridge, or cliff. This is appropriate for the initial visit or hospitalization related to this specific traumatic event.

• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary injury code(s).
• Ensure documentation specifies the intent of assault and the mechanism of being pushed from a height.
• Do not use for accidental falls or self-inflicted injuries; those have different external cause codes.