Bitten by horse, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from a horse bite during the initial presentation for care. It indicates direct physical trauma resulting from the animal's teeth breaking the skin or underlying tissues.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial medical encounter for a patient who has been bitten by a horse. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or the first physician office visit following such an incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific nature of the bite wound (e.g., open wound, puncture wound).
• Consider external cause codes for the place of occurrence and activity if known.
• Ensure the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character is appropriate for the patient's first visit for this injury.