Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right middle finger, init

Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right middle finger, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-poisonous insect bite affecting the middle finger of the patient's right hand. It indicates the initial presentation and treatment of this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with a bite from a non-venomous insect on their right middle finger. This would include scenarios like a mosquito bite, ant bite, or flea bite on that specific digit.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the bite is explicitly documented as nonvenomous.
Verify the affected digit is the right middle finger.
Confirm this is the first time the patient is being seen for this particular injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S60.462Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right middle finger

S60.462A(current)

Crosswalks

915.4ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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