Bitten by squirrel, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient has sustained an injury from a squirrel bite and is presenting for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of infection. It signifies that the initial treatment for the bite has already occurred.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent medical attention related to a squirrel bite. This includes visits for monitoring healing, managing complications like infection, or receiving additional rabies prophylaxis doses after the initial encounter.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., T14.8XXA for other specified injury) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Ensure the seventh character "D" is used for subsequent encounters, indicating care after the initial treatment phase.
• Verify documentation clearly states the injury was a bite from a squirrel and that the visit is not for the initial presentation.