Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left forearm, initial encounter

This code signifies a nonvenomous insect bite affecting the left forearm. It indicates the initial presentation or treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first visit for a mosquito bite, ant bite, or other non-toxic insect bite on their left forearm. This would be used for the initial assessment and management of the bite.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the left forearm and confirms the bite is nonvenomous.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this particular injury to use the "A" seventh character.
• If the bite becomes infected, a secondary code for the infection would also be necessary.