Walked into furniture, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury sustained from an individual inadvertently colliding with a piece of furniture, specifically when the patient is returning for follow-up care or has already received initial treatment for the same incident. It signifies that the initial encounter for this injury has already been coded.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to an injury that occurred when a patient walked into furniture. This includes follow-up appointments for wound checks, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of symptoms stemming from the original impact. It is appropriate when the patient is not presenting for the initial diagnosis and treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the injury.
• Always code the specific injury sustained (e.g., contusion, fracture) in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify that this is not the initial encounter for the injury; if it is, an "A" seventh character would be required.