Insect bite (nonvenomous), left great toe, initial encounter

This code signifies a non-venomous insect bite located specifically on the left great toe. It indicates the initial presentation and treatment of the injury. The bite is not from a venomous insect like a spider or scorpion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with symptoms directly attributable to a non-venomous insect bite on their left great toe. This would include scenarios such as a mosquito bite, ant bite, or flea bite on that specific digit, requiring initial evaluation and management.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left great toe" and "nonvenomous" to support this code.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• If the bite is infected, an additional code for the infection should be reported.