Other contact with other psittacines, sequela

This code signifies a past injury or adverse event involving contact with a psittacine bird (e.g., parrot, macaw, cockatoo), where the patient is now experiencing a residual effect or complication from that original encounter. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but ongoing issues related to the contact persist.

This code is appropriate when documenting conditions such as chronic infections (e.g., psittacosis) stemming from a prior bird bite or scratch, persistent allergic reactions to bird dander following close contact, or long-term psychological impacts from a severe bird attack. It should be used when the patient presents for treatment of these lasting effects, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., B58.3 for psittacosis, L23.8 for allergic dermatitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past contact with a psittacine bird.
• Do not use for acute injuries; for those, refer to the acute injury codes in the W61.2- category.