Bitten by crocodile, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from a crocodile bite. It indicates the very first time a patient is receiving medical attention for this specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting the initial presentation of a patient who has been bitten by a crocodile. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or the first physician encounter for the injury.

• Always append the appropriate seventh character for subsequent encounters (D) or sequela (S).
• Code any associated injuries (e.g., open wounds, fractures) separately.
• Consider external cause codes for the location of the incident if known.