Struck by skate blades, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury sustained from being struck by the blade of a skate, such as an ice skate or roller skate. It specifically applies to follow-up care for an injury that has already received initial treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent care related to an injury caused by a skate blade, such as wound checks, cast changes, or physical therapy. This includes situations where the patient is returning for further evaluation or treatment after the initial encounter for the injury.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Requires an additional code for the specific type of injury sustained (e.g., laceration, fracture).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment is ongoing or follow-up care is being provided.