Assault by sword or dagger, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury sustained from an assault involving a sword or dagger, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is in the healing or recovery phase from the initial violent encounter.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to an injury caused by a sword or dagger assault, such as wound checks, physical therapy for associated injuries, or management of complications. This code is appropriate for any encounter after the initial emergency department visit or hospitalization for the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Always assign an external cause code (X99.2XXD) in conjunction with a primary diagnosis code for the specific injury (e.g., laceration, stab wound).
Ensure the 7th character "D" (subsequent encounter) is correctly applied for follow-up care.
Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; use the "A" (initial encounter) 7th character for the first visit.

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Crosswalks

E96.6ApproxICD-9

Same Category

X99Assault by sharp object X99.0Assault by sharp glass X99.0XXAAssault by sharp glass, initial encounter X99.0XXDAssault by sharp glass, subsequent encounter X99.0XXSAssault by sharp glass, sequela