Sucked into jet engine, subsequent encounter

This code describes injuries sustained by an individual who was drawn into the intake of a jet engine. It specifically applies to follow-up care for these severe, often multi-system, traumatic injuries.

This code is appropriate for any subsequent encounter where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up for injuries directly resulting from being sucked into a jet engine. This includes visits for wound care, orthopedic follow-ups, psychological support, or management of long-term complications.

• Always ensure a primary external cause code (e.g., W61.0XXA for initial encounter) was previously reported for the initial injury.
• This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the acute injury; that requires an "A" seventh character.