Contact with kitchen utensil, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury previously sustained from contact with a kitchen utensil. This could include ongoing treatment for wounds, infections, or complications arising from the initial incident. The "D" seventh character signifies that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for a return visit related to an injury caused by a kitchen utensil, such as a cut from a knife, a burn from a hot pan, or a puncture wound from a fork. This applies to situations like wound checks, dressing changes, medication refills for infection, or physical therapy for residual issues.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., laceration, burn) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for follow-up care; do not use for initial treatment or sequelae.
• Document the specific type of kitchen utensil involved in the patient's medical record if known, though not required for this specific code.