Other contact with other nonvenomous reptiles, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a residual effect of a past encounter with a nonvenomous reptile, excluding snakes. These sequelae can manifest long after the initial contact, such as chronic infections, scarring, or persistent neurological issues resulting from the original incident.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition directly attributable to a previous, resolved contact with a nonvenomous reptile other than a snake. Examples include a chronic osteomyelitis stemming from a bite wound from a large lizard years prior, or persistent nerve damage from a past crushing injury by a tortoise. This code is appropriate when the acute injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are being treated.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or injury being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past encounter with a nonvenomous reptile.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for residual effects.