Bitten by raccoon, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to a bite wound inflicted by a raccoon. This includes monitoring for infection, wound care, or evaluation of potential complications after the initial treatment has been rendered. The encounter is not for the initial assessment or acute treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent medical attention following a raccoon bite. Examples include wound re-checks, dressing changes, administration of additional rabies prophylaxis doses, or evaluation of symptoms that developed after the initial visit. This code is appropriate for any visit occurring after the initial encounter for the bite.

• Always pair this external cause code with the appropriate injury code (e.g., T14.8XXD for other specified injury, subsequent encounter).
• Ensure the seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter is correctly applied, indicating care after the initial treatment.
• Verify documentation clearly states the bite was from a raccoon and that the visit is not the first for this specific injury.