Other contact with other psittacines, subsequent encounter

This code indicates a patient's subsequent encounter for an injury or adverse effect resulting from contact with a psittacine bird other than a parrot, such as a parakeet, cockatiel, or lovebird. The nature of the contact could range from a bite or scratch to an allergic reaction or disease transmission. This code is used after the initial treatment for the injury or condition has been rendered.

Use this code when a patient returns for follow-up care, monitoring, or additional treatment related to an injury or illness sustained from a non-parrot psittacine. Examples include a patient returning for wound check after a parakeet bite, or follow-up for an infection acquired from a cockatiel. This code is appropriate for any encounter after the initial visit for the same incident.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific injury or condition.
• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates that this is not the initial encounter for the contact.
• Verify the type of bird involved to confirm it falls under "other psittacines" and not a "parrot."