Other contact with dolphin, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or complication that is a direct result of a past encounter with a dolphin, other than a bite. It indicates a long-term effect or consequence stemming from such an interaction, rather than an acute injury.

Use this code when documenting a current medical condition that is a sequela of a previous non-bite contact with a dolphin. Examples include chronic infections, psychological trauma, or persistent skin conditions attributed to the past encounter. This code is appropriate when the initial injury or event has healed, but its lasting effects are still being treated.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past dolphin contact.
• Do not use for acute injuries or initial encounters; this code is exclusively for sequelae.