Bitten by raccoon, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or complication arising as a direct consequence of a raccoon bite that occurred in the past. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a long-term effect or residual issue from the initial injury, rather than the acute bite itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic infection, scar tissue, nerve damage, or other persistent sequelae directly attributable to a previous raccoon bite. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the lasting impact of the injury, after the initial acute phase has passed.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic infection, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past raccoon bite.
• Do not use for the initial acute bite; refer to codes for current injuries.