Bitten by sea lion, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient is presenting for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or medication adjustments, related to an injury sustained from a sea lion bite. The initial treatment for the bite has already been rendered and documented.

Use this code for any subsequent visits where the primary reason for the encounter is the ongoing management or assessment of a sea lion bite injury. This includes visits for infection monitoring, wound debridement, or evaluation of healing progress after the initial presentation.

• Always ensure documentation clearly indicates this is a follow-up encounter for the sea lion bite.
• Pair with appropriate codes for any associated conditions or complications, such as infection (e.g., cellulitis).
• Do not use for the initial encounter where the bite was first treated; a different encounter character is required for the initial visit.