Injured by rotating propeller, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from contact with a spinning propeller, such as those found on boats, aircraft, or other machinery. The injury can range from lacerations and contusions to more severe trauma like amputations or internal organ damage. It specifically denotes the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial medical encounter for a patient who has been injured by a rotating propeller. This includes emergency room visits, initial consultations, or the first hospitalization directly following the incident. It should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute injury.

• Always assign an external cause code (V90-V94) to provide more detail about the type of watercraft or aircraft involved.
• Remember to also code all specific injuries sustained (e.g., lacerations, fractures, amputations) in addition to this external cause code.
• For subsequent encounters related to the healing or complications of this injury, use the appropriate subsequent encounter or sequela codes.