Crushed by other nonvenomous reptiles, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury where a patient has been crushed by a nonvenomous reptile, such as a large snake or lizard, and is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury. This could involve ongoing management of fractures, internal injuries, or other complications resulting from the crushing force.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is receiving subsequent care for injuries sustained from being crushed by a nonvenomous reptile. Examples include follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy for musculoskeletal damage, or monitoring for delayed complications after the initial incident. It should be used after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the injury was caused by a nonvenomous reptile and that this is a subsequent encounter.
• Always code the specific injuries (e.g., fractures, internal organ damage) sustained from the crushing incident first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify the encounter type is indeed subsequent care, not the initial treatment, to ensure correct seventh character assignment.