Other contact with crocodile, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a residual effect or complication stemming from a past encounter with a crocodile, excluding bites. These sequelae are long-term consequences, not the acute injury itself, and may manifest months or years after the initial incident.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct result of a previous non-bite contact with a crocodile. This includes chronic infections from scratches, permanent scarring from a non-bite injury, or psychological sequelae like PTSD following a close call or attack where no bite occurred.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic scar, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past crocodile encounter, specifying it was not a bite.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela, rather than an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for active treatment.