Accidental bite by another person, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury resulting from a human bite, where the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment. This could include wound checks, dressing changes, administration of additional antibiotics, or management of complications arising from the initial bite.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent medical attention related to an accidental bite inflicted by another person. This is appropriate for any encounter after the initial visit for the bite, such as a scheduled recheck or an unscheduled visit due to worsening symptoms.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., T14.8XXD for other specified injury, subsequent encounter) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used only for subsequent encounters, not for initial treatment or sequelae.
• Distinguish carefully between accidental bites and those resulting from assault, which would require a different external cause code.