Farm field as the place of occurrence of the external cause

This code indicates that an injury or adverse event occurred specifically within the confines of a farm field. It specifies the location of the incident, distinguishing it from other farm-related areas like barns or farmhouses.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained by individuals working in or traversing agricultural fields, such as those involving farm machinery, livestock in pastures, or environmental exposures during fieldwork. It is appropriate for incidents like falls while planting, tractor rollovers in a field, or animal bites occurring in a pasture.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) describing the mechanism of injury.
• Do not use for incidents occurring in other farm structures or areas like barns, silos, or farmyards.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the incident took place within a field.