Activity, residential relocation

This code identifies an injury or health condition that occurred during the process of moving residences. It signifies that the patient's activity at the time of the incident was directly related to changing their living location, such as packing, lifting boxes, or transporting belongings.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links an injury to activities performed during a residential move. Examples include back strains from lifting furniture, falls while carrying boxes, or cuts sustained during unpacking. This code is used as an external cause code to provide additional context for the primary injury diagnosis.

• Always assign this code as a secondary external cause code, never as a primary diagnosis.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the injury occurred during a residential relocation activity.
• Do not use for injuries sustained during commercial moving services where the patient is not actively participating in the relocation tasks.