Struck by other mammals, subsequent encounter

This code describes an injury sustained when a patient is hit by a mammal other than those specified in more granular codes (e.g., cow, horse, dog, cat). It signifies that the patient is presenting for follow-up care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or management of complications, after the initial injury has been addressed.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters related to injuries like being struck by a deer, a raccoon, a squirrel, or a wild boar. It should be used when the patient is seen for ongoing treatment or monitoring of the injury, rather than the initial assessment and treatment.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Ensure the encounter is truly "subsequent" and not the initial treatment; for initial encounters, use the appropriate "A" seventh character.
• Specify the nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, contusion) with an additional diagnosis code.