Other superficial bite of nose, sequela

This code signifies a superficial bite wound to the nose, where the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now presenting with a residual effect or complication directly attributable to that past bite. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or functional impairment resulting from the original trauma.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for a long-term consequence or late effect of a superficial bite to the nose. The medical record should clearly indicate a previous superficial bite to the nose and the current condition being treated is a direct sequela of that past injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current condition to a past superficial bite of the nose.
• Do not use for acute bite injuries; those require codes from the acute injury section.