Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right back wall of thorax, subs

This code signifies a nonvenomous insect bite located on the right posterior aspect of the chest wall. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury after the initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to a non-toxic insect bite on their right back, such as for wound check, dressing change, or monitoring for complications. This would include scenarios where the initial treatment has already been rendered and the patient is returning for ongoing management.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right back wall of thorax" and "nonvenomous" to support this code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the bite; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.