Bitten by macaw, initial encounter

This code describes an injury sustained from a macaw bite. It indicates the very first time a patient is presenting for treatment of this specific injury. The bite may result in various tissue damage, including punctures, lacerations, or contusions.

Apply this code when a patient seeks initial medical attention for a bite wound inflicted by a macaw. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or a primary care physician's office for the first assessment and treatment of the injury. It is appropriate for both minor and more severe bite presentations.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., X20.XXXA) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters for the same injury; instead, use the appropriate subsequent encounter (D) or sequela (S) extension.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the animal as a "macaw" to support the specificity of this code.