Other superficial bite of vagina and vulva, subs encntr

Other superficial bite of vagina and vulva, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a superficial bite injury to the external female genitalia, specifically the vagina and vulva, that is being treated during a follow-up visit. The injury is limited to the skin or mucous membrane, without involvement of deeper tissues.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient presents for continued care of a previously diagnosed superficial bite to the vagina or vulva. This includes wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing progress after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates the encounter is for follow-up care of a previously treated injury.
Verify the bite is superficial; if deeper structures are involved, a more specific code should be selected.
Confirm the anatomical site is specifically the vagina and vulva.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S30.874Other superficial bite of vagina and vulva

S30.874D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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