Bitten by other nonvenomous marine animals, subs encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained from the bite of a nonvenomous marine animal other than a fish, such as a crab, octopus, or sea turtle, during a follow-up visit for care related to the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is receiving subsequent treatment, monitoring, or evaluation for the effects of the bite.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a follow-up appointment concerning a bite wound from a nonvenomous marine animal (excluding fish), after the initial encounter for the injury. This includes scenarios like wound care, infection management, or assessment of healing progress.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the encounter is "subsequent" for the injury.
• Confirm the marine animal was nonvenomous and not a fish.
• Always code the specific bite site (e.g., T14.8XXA for unspecified body region) as a secondary diagnosis.