Contact w sword or dagger, undetermined intent, init encntr

This code signifies an injury resulting from contact with a sword or dagger where the circumstances surrounding the event are unclear or cannot be definitively determined as accidental, intentional self-harm, or assault. It indicates that the patient sustained a wound from such a weapon, but the intent of the contact remains unknown.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states an injury from a sword or dagger, but there is no information to establish the intent (e.g., patient is unconscious, unable to communicate, or witnesses are unavailable/unclear). It should be used when the provider cannot definitively assign a more specific intent code (e.g., accidental, assault, self-harm).

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "undetermined intent" or provides insufficient information to determine intent.
• Do not use if the intent can be reasonably inferred from the clinical context or patient history.
• Always assign the appropriate seventh character for the encounter (A for initial, D for subsequent, S for sequela).