Struck by alligator, initial encounter

This code describes an injury sustained when a patient is physically struck by an alligator. This includes direct impact from any part of the alligator's body, such as a tail whip or a charge, resulting in trauma. It signifies the initial presentation of the patient for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries like contusions, fractures, or lacerations that are directly caused by an alligator's physical contact. It should be used when the patient first seeks medical attention for the incident, such as in an emergency department or initial clinic visit.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for swamp/marsh as place of occurrence) and an activity code (e.g., Y93.89 for other specified activities).
• Do not use for bites; a separate code exists for alligator bites.
• Ensure the "A" for initial encounter is correctly appended for the first visit related to this injury.