Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right forearm, subs encntr

Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right forearm, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a nonvenomous insect bite located on the patient's right forearm during a follow-up visit. It indicates that the initial treatment or assessment for the bite has already occurred, and the patient is now presenting for continued care, monitoring, or resolution of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient returns for a subsequent visit related to a nonvenomous insect bite on their right forearm. This includes scenarios such as wound checks, dressing changes, evaluation of healing progress, or management of persistent symptoms after the initial encounter.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is truly "subsequent" and not the initial presentation of the bite.
Verify the laterality (right forearm) and the nonvenomous nature of the bite.
Pair with an external cause code (W57.XXX) to specify the type of insect, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S50.861Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right forearm

S50.861D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S50Superficial injury of elbow and forearm S50.0Contusion of elbow S50.00Contusion of unspecified elbow S50.00XAContusion of unspecified elbow, initial encounter S50.00XDContusion of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter