Struck by other nonvenomous reptiles, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained when a patient is struck by a nonvenomous reptile other than a snake or lizard. This typically involves blunt force trauma or a direct impact from the animal, rather than a bite or envenomation. The "initial encounter" indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with injuries such as contusions, abrasions, or fractures resulting from being hit by a turtle, alligator, crocodile, or other nonvenomous reptile. This applies to situations where the reptile's body directly impacts the patient, causing trauma.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., Y92.-) to describe the place of occurrence.
• Do not use this code for bites; refer to specific bite codes for nonvenomous reptiles.
• Ensure the encounter is truly the initial treatment for this injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.