Activity, surfing, windsurfing and boogie boarding

This code identifies injuries or conditions that occur as a direct result of participating in water sports involving boards, specifically surfing, windsurfing, or boogie boarding. It indicates the activity that was being performed at the time of the incident leading to the patient's presentation.

Use this code as an external cause code when a patient presents with an injury (e.g., fracture, sprain, laceration, concussion) sustained while actively engaged in surfing, windsurfing, or boogie boarding. This code provides crucial information about the circumstances surrounding the injury.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis following the primary injury code.
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the specific board sport involved.
• Do not use for injuries sustained during other water sports like paddleboarding or wakeboarding; use more specific codes for those activities.