Contact with sharp glass, undetermined intent, subs encntr

This code describes an injury resulting from contact with sharp glass where the intent (accidental, self-harm, or assault) cannot be determined by the clinician. It is specifically for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or further evaluation of the injury after the initial encounter.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to a sharp glass injury when the documentation explicitly states the intent is undetermined. This would include scenarios where a patient returns for follow-up care of a laceration from broken glass, and the initial record or current encounter does not clarify whether the injury was accidental, self-inflicted, or due to an assault.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "undetermined intent" for the sharp glass contact.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always sequence this code after the primary injury code (e.g., laceration).