Bitten by crocodile, sequela

This diagnosis code indicates a patient presenting with a health condition or injury that is a direct consequence of a previous crocodile bite. The original acute injury has resolved, but its long-term effects, such as chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or infection complications, are now being treated.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for complications arising from a crocodile bite that occurred in the past. This includes treatment for persistent wounds, reconstructive surgery for tissue loss, management of chronic infections, or rehabilitation for functional impairment directly attributable to the bite.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, chronic osteomyelitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior crocodile bite.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or acute treatment of a crocodile bite; use the acute injury code (W58.11XA) instead.