Contact w mining and earth-drilling machinery, init encntr

This code signifies an injury or adverse health effect resulting from direct or indirect contact with heavy machinery used in mining operations or earth excavation. This includes equipment such as continuous miners, drills, excavators, or loaders. The "initial encounter" indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained by individuals, such as miners or construction workers, who have been struck by, caught in, or otherwise directly impacted by mining or earth-drilling machinery. This is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of the acute injury.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause status code (e.g., Y92.6XX for mine, surface).
• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, laceration).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states contact with mining or earth-drilling machinery as the mechanism of injury.