Struck by dolphin, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being struck by a dolphin, specifically for encounters after the initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for complications or ongoing issues related to the original dolphin strike.

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up appointments, wound care, physical therapy, or management of delayed complications directly attributable to being struck by a dolphin. This includes situations where the initial injury has been treated, but further medical attention is required.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial injury.
• Verify the mechanism of injury was explicitly being struck by a dolphin.
• Pair with an external cause code (V90.0XXD) to fully describe the event.