Struck by other marine mammals, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being struck by a marine mammal other than a dolphin, sea lion, or orca, during a follow-up visit for the initial injury. This could involve animals such as whales, manatees, or seals. The injury could range from contusions and abrasions to more severe trauma.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters related to an injury initially caused by being struck by a marine mammal (excluding dolphins, sea lions, and orcas). This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy, or monitoring of complications arising from the initial incident. It should be used after the initial encounter code for the same injury.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for ocean, Y92.831 for coastal waters) to specify the place of occurrence.
• Ensure the primary diagnosis code describes the specific injury sustained (e.g., S80.0XXA for contusion of knee, initial encounter).
• Verify that the encounter is indeed "subsequent" and not an initial treatment or sequela.