Accidental discharge of shotgun, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from the unintended firing of a shotgun, specifically when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase or receiving ongoing management for complications from the initial accidental discharge.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents for subsequent care related to a shotgun injury that was not intentionally self-inflicted or inflicted by another. Examples include follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy, or management of infection or other complications stemming from the initial accidental discharge.

• Always pair with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.009 for unspecified place of occurrence) to provide a complete picture of the incident.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Distinguish from intentional injuries (assault, self-harm) or legal intervention, which use different code categories.