Struck by other mammals, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained when a patient is hit by a non-domesticated mammal other than those specified in more granular codes (e.g., cow, horse, dog, cat, rat). The impact can be accidental or intentional, resulting in various types of trauma. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury directly caused by being struck by a wild animal like a deer, bear, raccoon, or squirrel. It is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment of the injury, such as in an emergency department or initial clinic visit. Do not use for bites or scratches, which have separate codes.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was struck by the mammal, not bitten or scratched.
• Verify the mammal involved is not a domestic animal or one with a more specific ICD-10-CM code.
• Always append the appropriate seventh character for subsequent encounters (D) or sequelae (S) if applicable.