Contact with contaminated hypodermic needle, subs encntr

This code indicates a patient presenting for follow-up care or complications arising from an exposure to a contaminated hypodermic needle. This includes monitoring for potential infections (e.g., HIV, hepatitis) or managing symptoms that developed after the initial contact.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to a needlestick injury involving a contaminated hypodermic needle. This would include appointments for blood tests, prophylactic treatment follow-ups, or evaluation of new symptoms after the initial exposure.

• Always use in conjunction with codes for the specific infections or complications being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the encounter is for follow-up or complications, not the initial injury.
• Do not use for initial exposure; a different seventh character is required for the initial encounter.