Bitten by parrot, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from a parrot bite. The injury could range from a superficial wound to a more significant puncture or laceration, and may involve skin, soft tissue, or underlying structures.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with an injury directly caused by a parrot. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or a primary care physician's office for the first assessment and management of the bite wound.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for zoo, Y92.010 for home) to provide additional context regarding the place of occurrence.
• Consider additional codes for specific wound types (e.g., S61.011A for puncture wound of finger) and any associated infections.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent care for the same injury will require a different encounter character.