Bitten by other psittacines, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from a bite by a psittacine bird other than a parrot, such as a parakeet, cockatiel, or macaw. The injury is acute and represents the first time the patient is being treated for this specific incident.

Apply this code when a patient presents to a healthcare facility for initial evaluation and treatment of a bite wound inflicted by a non-parrot psittacine bird. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or a primary care physician's office for the initial assessment and management of the bite.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a bite from a psittacine bird other than a parrot.
• This "initial encounter" indicator is used for the entire period a patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the bite wound (e.g., open wound, puncture) as a secondary diagnosis.