Contact with scissors, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury or adverse effect resulting from contact with scissors, occurring during a follow-up visit for the initial injury. It signifies that the patient is receiving ongoing care for a condition previously caused by a scissor-related incident.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for complications, healing assessment, or further treatment of an injury initially sustained from contact with scissors. Examples include follow-up appointments for wound care, infection management, or scar revision related to the original scissor injury.

• Ensure the encounter is truly a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., laceration, puncture wound) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify the documentation clearly links the current visit to a prior scissor-related incident.