Contact with power take-off devices (PTO), initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from direct contact with a power take-off (PTO) device, which is a mechanism on agricultural or industrial machinery that transfers mechanical power. These injuries often involve entanglement, crushing, or avulsion of body parts due to the rotating shafts and associated equipment.

Use this code for initial encounters involving patients who have sustained an injury due to direct contact with a PTO. This typically occurs in agricultural settings, such as farming accidents involving tractors or other PTO-driven implements.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury was caused by a PTO device.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.