Bitten by other psittacines, sequela

This code indicates a past injury resulting from a bite by a psittacine bird other than a parrot (e.g., cockatiel, parakeet, macaw). The "S" in the code signifies that this is a sequela, meaning it's a late effect or complication of the initial bite, not the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting a condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previous bite from a non-parrot psittacine. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or persistent infection stemming from the original incident. This code should not be used for the initial, acute bite injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic infection).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the previous psittacine bite.
• Differentiate from acute bite injuries, which would use a code without the "S" seventh character.