Other contact with other marine mammals, initial encounter

This code describes an injury or adverse event resulting from direct physical interaction with a marine mammal other than a dolphin, orca, or sea lion. This includes incidents such as bites, stings, or other forms of contact that cause harm or require medical attention.

Use this code when a patient presents with an injury sustained from an initial encounter with a marine mammal not specifically categorized elsewhere, such as a seal, manatee, or walrus. This applies to situations like a seal bite, a manatee collision, or other direct contact requiring medical evaluation or treatment.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the marine mammal involved is not a dolphin, orca, or sea lion.
• Always append an external cause code (V, W, X, Y codes) to provide more detail about the circumstances of the injury.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.