Activity, martial arts

This code indicates that an injury or adverse health effect occurred while the patient was engaged in martial arts activities. This includes various disciplines such as karate, judo, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, kung fu, and mixed martial arts (MMA). It specifies the activity as the external cause of the injury.

Use this code as a secondary external cause code when documenting injuries sustained during martial arts practice, competition, or training. It helps to provide context for the primary injury diagnosis, clarifying the circumstances surrounding the event.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis code for the injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was participating in martial arts at the time of injury.
• Do not use if the injury occurred during a general fitness activity that merely incorporated martial arts-like movements without being a formal martial art.