Injured by rotating propeller, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from a rotating propeller, indicating a follow-up visit for care after the initial treatment. These injuries can range from lacerations and contusions to more severe trauma such as amputations or internal organ damage, often associated with boats, aircraft, or other machinery with exposed propellers.

Apply this code for any subsequent encounter where a patient is receiving ongoing care for an injury initially caused by a rotating propeller. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy, medication management, or assessment of healing after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or routine follow-up.
• Always code the specific nature of the propeller injury (e.g., laceration, fracture) in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify that the documentation clearly links the current visit to the propeller injury event.