Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left shoulder, subs encntr

Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left shoulder, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a nonvenomous insect bite affecting the left shoulder, specifically when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment. This could involve monitoring healing, addressing complications, or providing further management for the bite.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for a subsequent visit related to a nonvenomous insect bite on their left shoulder. This includes encounters for wound checks, medication refills for persistent symptoms, or evaluation of secondary infections that developed after the initial encounter.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial presentation of the bite.
Verify the bite is explicitly documented as nonvenomous and located on the left shoulder.
Pair with an external cause code (W57.XXXD) to specify the type of insect if known and documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S40.262Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left shoulder

S40.262D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S40Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm S40.0Contusion of shoulder and upper arm S40.01Contusion of shoulder S40.011Contusion of right shoulder S40.011AContusion of right shoulder, initial encounter