Other contact with raccoon, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication that is a direct result of a past encounter with a raccoon, where the initial injury or event has already healed or resolved. It signifies a lingering effect or late manifestation stemming from the original incident, rather than an acute injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic infections, scarring, nerve damage, or psychological sequelae (e.g., phobias) that are definitively attributed to a previous raccoon encounter. This applies when the patient is presenting for treatment of these long-term effects, not for the initial injury itself.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, chronic infection).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past raccoon contact.
• Do not use for acute injuries or initial treatment of a raccoon bite or scratch.