Bitten by cow, initial encounter

This code describes an injury resulting from a cow bite, specifically for the initial encounter of care. It indicates direct physical trauma inflicted by a bovine animal's mouth. The injury could range from minor skin breaks to more significant tissue damage.

Use this code when a patient presents for the first time for treatment of an injury sustained from a cow bite. This applies to emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial physician office visits following the incident. It should be used regardless of the severity of the bite.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury was caused by a bite, not another type of contact with a cow.
• Pair with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.821 for farm as place of occurrence) and an injury code specifying the nature of the wound.
• For subsequent encounters for the same injury, use the appropriate subsequent encounter or sequela extension.