Activity, ice hockey

This code identifies ice hockey as the specific activity an individual was engaged in when an injury or other adverse event occurred. It serves as an external cause code, providing context for the circumstances surrounding a patient's primary diagnosis.

Apply this code as a secondary diagnosis when documenting injuries sustained during participation in ice hockey, whether competitive or recreational. It is used in conjunction with an injury code (e.g., fracture, sprain) to provide a complete picture of the event.

• Always assign this code with an accompanying injury code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was playing ice hockey at the time of injury.
• Do not use for injuries unrelated to the activity itself, even if the patient plays ice hockey.