Other contact with sea lion, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury or adverse health effect resulting from an interaction with a sea lion, specifically when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment. This could include complications, healing assessments, or further management related to the original sea lion encounter.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care following an initial injury sustained from a sea lion. This is appropriate for visits addressing ongoing symptoms, wound checks, infection management, or physical therapy related to the original incident.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code describing the specific injury or condition.
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the "subsequent encounter" nature of the visit.
• Verify the animal involved was specifically a sea lion, not another marine mammal.