Open bite, right thigh, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an open wound on the right thigh, specifically a bite, that is currently under active treatment following the initial encounter. This could include ongoing wound care, infection management, or follow-up visits related to the original injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving continued care for an open bite wound on their right thigh. This includes scenarios such as dressing changes, antibiotic administration for infection, or monitoring of wound healing after the initial presentation.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the bite wound is specifically on the right thigh; laterality is crucial.
Confirm this is not the initial visit for the bite wound; the "D" indicates a subsequent encounter.
Pair with external cause codes (V00-Y99) to specify the circumstances of the bite, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S71.151Open bite, right thigh

S71.151D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S71Open wound of hip and thigh S71.0Open wound of hip S71.00Unspecified open wound of hip S71.001Unspecified open wound, right hip S71.001AUnspecified open wound, right hip, initial encounter