Other contact with squirrel, initial encounter

This code signifies an initial encounter with an injury or adverse effect resulting from direct contact with a squirrel, excluding bites. This could involve a scratch, a fall caused by a squirrel, or other non-bite related physical interaction leading to a presenting complaint.

Use this code when a patient presents for initial treatment of an injury sustained from contact with a squirrel, where the squirrel did not bite the patient. Examples include a patient tripping and falling after being startled by a squirrel, or sustaining a scratch from a squirrel's claws during an interaction.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., Y92.-) to indicate the place of occurrence.
• Remember to use a seventh character for subsequent encounters (D) or sequela (S) if applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "other contact" and rules out a bite to justify this specific code.