Bitten by macaw, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to an injury sustained from a macaw bite. This could include wound checks, dressing changes, administration of antibiotics, or monitoring for complications after the initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient returns for subsequent medical attention after the initial encounter for a macaw bite. This is appropriate for any visit following the first treatment, such as for infection management, wound healing assessment, or further treatment of the bite injury.

• Always pair this external cause code with a primary diagnosis code describing the specific nature of the macaw bite injury (e.g., open wound, puncture wound).
• Ensure the encounter is not the initial treatment for the bite; if it is, a code with an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character should be used.
• Verify documentation clearly indicates the animal involved was a macaw, as other bird bites have different codes.