Other contact with cow, initial encounter

This code describes an injury or adverse health effect resulting from direct physical interaction with a cow, excluding being bitten or gored. This could involve being kicked, stepped on, or otherwise struck by a bovine. The "initial encounter" signifies that the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury sustained from contact with a cow, such as a fracture after being kicked, a contusion from being pushed, or a sprain from being stepped on. It is appropriate for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.

• Always assign an external cause code (W55.29XA) in conjunction with an injury code (e.g., S82.891A for a fracture).
• Ensure the "initial encounter" seventh character is used only for the period of active treatment.
• Distinguish from W55.21XA (bitten by cow) or W55.22XA (gored by cow).