Other contact with cat, subsequent encounter

This code indicates a patient's follow-up visit or treatment for an injury or adverse effect resulting from a non-specific encounter with a cat. This could include minor scratches, bites, or other physical contact that occurred previously and is now being addressed again.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or follow-up for infection, related to an initial incident involving a cat. It is appropriate for any subsequent encounter after the initial injury has been assessed.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., X20.0XXA for initial bite) and an injury code (e.g., S61.011A for cat bite of finger).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used for subsequent encounters, indicating active treatment or follow-up care.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters; use the "A" seventh character for the first visit.