Activity, mountain climbing, rock climbing and wall climbing

This code identifies an injury or adverse effect that occurred during participation in mountain climbing, rock climbing, or indoor wall climbing activities. It specifies the external cause of the injury as related to these particular recreational or professional pursuits.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained while actively engaged in any form of climbing, whether on natural rock formations, mountains, or artificial climbing walls. This includes falls, sprains, fractures, or other traumas directly attributable to the climbing activity itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the actual injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the injury to the climbing activity.
• Do not use for injuries sustained during hiking or general mountaineering that does not involve technical climbing.