Struck by parrot, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient has sustained an injury resulting from being struck by a parrot, and this is not the initial encounter for this specific injury. The injury could range from minor contusions or abrasions to more significant trauma, all directly attributable to the parrot's impact.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or further diagnostic testing, related to an injury previously sustained from being struck by a parrot. This applies to any subsequent visit after the initial treatment for the incident.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the patient was "struck by" the parrot, not bitten or scratched, to differentiate from other parrot-related injuries.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed subsequent to the initial treatment for the injury; otherwise, an initial encounter code should be used.
• Code any specific injuries (e.g., contusion, fracture) resulting from being struck by the parrot in addition to this external cause code.