Contact with metalworking machines, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health problem or complication resulting from a past injury involving contact with metalworking machinery. It is used when the acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects such as chronic pain, functional limitations, or disfigurement directly attributable to the original incident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a prior injury from metalworking machinery, even if the original injury occurred months or years ago. Examples include chronic nerve damage, persistent joint stiffness, or scar tissue complications stemming from such an accident. It is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these ongoing issues.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past metalworking machine injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for long-term effects.