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This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained due to contact with various powered hand tools or household machinery. These sequelae can include chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, functional limitations, or other persistent conditions directly attributable to the original incident.

Assign this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a residual effect of a past injury involving powered hand tools (e.g., power drills, saws, sanders) or household machinery (e.g., blenders, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers). This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting complications, even if the original acute injury occurred months or years prior.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past injury involving a powered hand tool or household machine.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for residual effects.