Assault by strike by hockey stick, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being struck by a hockey stick due to an assault, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for that injury. It indicates that the initial treatment for the assault has already occurred, and the patient is now presenting for subsequent management of the sustained trauma.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a follow-up visit, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management, related to injuries sustained from an assault involving a hockey stick. This includes scenarios where the patient is recovering from fractures, contusions, or other trauma directly resulting from the assault.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "assault" as the intent of the injury.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter; for the initial treatment, a different encounter character (A) would be used.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.