Other contact with dolphin, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or adverse health effect resulting from any non-specific interaction with a dolphin. This includes incidents such as being bitten, scratched, or otherwise harmed by a dolphin, excluding direct contact with the animal's flippers or tail. It is specifically for the initial presentation of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of an injury sustained during their first encounter with a dolphin. This could involve a tourist who was unexpectedly injured while swimming near dolphins, or a marine park visitor who was harmed during an interaction. It is appropriate for any initial medical care sought for such an incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was due to a dolphin and is the patient's first presentation for this specific incident.
• Do not use for injuries caused by contact with a dolphin's flipper or tail; those have specific codes.
• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary diagnosis describing the actual injury sustained.