Contact w powered woodworking and forming machines, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or residual effect resulting from an injury sustained through contact with powered woodworking or forming machinery. These sequelae can include chronic pain, nerve damage, loss of function, scarring, or amputation complications that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past injury involving powered woodworking or forming machines, such as saws, lathes, or sanders. This is used for follow-up care or treatment of the lasting effects, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past woodworking machine injury.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; use the appropriate acute injury code with the correct encounter type.