Bitten by other nonvenomous reptiles, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury sustained from the bite of a nonvenomous reptile other than a lizard or turtle. It indicates that the initial treatment for the bite has already occurred, and the patient is presenting for further care related to the original injury. This could include wound checks, dressing changes, or management of complications.

Use this code when a patient presents for subsequent care after being bitten by a nonvenomous snake, alligator, crocodile, or other non-lizard/non-turtle reptile. This applies to visits for wound infection, delayed healing, scar management, or any other ongoing medical attention directly related to the original bite. It should not be used for the initial presentation of the injury.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., T14.8XXA for an unspecified bite) to describe the nature of the injury.
• Ensure the seventh character "D" (subsequent encounter) is correctly applied for follow-up care.
• Distinguish carefully between initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters to ensure accurate coding.