Other contact with mouse, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or adverse health effect resulting from direct physical contact with a mouse, excluding bites. This could involve, for example, a scratch, a fall caused by a mouse, or an allergic reaction from touching a mouse.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient who has sustained an injury or illness due to non-bite contact with a mouse. Examples include a patient presenting with a scratch from a mouse, or a rash developed after handling a mouse. It should be used when the encounter is for the initial care of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the contact was with a mouse and was not a bite.
• Always assign an additional code for the specific nature of the injury or condition (e.g., scratch, dermatitis).
• Verify that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters would use the appropriate follow-up or sequela code.