Bitten by macaw, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or complication arising as a direct result of a previous macaw bite. It is used when the initial injury has healed, but a lasting effect, such as scarring, chronic pain, nerve damage, or a persistent infection, is being treated.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of a long-term consequence directly attributable to a macaw bite that occurred in the past. Examples include follow-up care for a non-healing wound from a prior bite, management of scar tissue impacting function, or treatment of a chronic infection stemming from the original injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic infection).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous macaw bite.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute bite itself; this code is exclusively for sequelae.