Struck by macaw, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient has sustained an injury resulting from being struck by a macaw, and this encounter is for follow-up care after the initial treatment. This could involve complications from the initial injury, ongoing wound care, or evaluation of healing.

Use this code for any subsequent visit where the patient is receiving care related to an injury previously sustained from being struck by a macaw. Examples include a return visit for dressing changes, antibiotic administration for an infection stemming from the initial injury, or a follow-up to assess the healing of a fracture or laceration caused by the bird.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was struck by a macaw and that this is not the initial treatment encounter.
• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., laceration, fracture) to specify the nature of the injury.
• Verify the encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela) is accurately reflected by the 7th character.