Pecked by chicken, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from a chicken pecking a patient. The injury can range from minor skin abrasions to more significant punctures or lacerations, and may involve various body sites. It specifically denotes the initial presentation for this type of animal-related trauma.

Apply this code when documenting the first medical encounter for a patient who has been pecked by a chicken. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or primary care appointments where the injury is initially assessed and treated. It is appropriate for both superficial and deeper wounds caused by the chicken's beak.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V90.0-V99.9) to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Specify the exact body site of the peck wound using an additional diagnosis code (e.g., S00.0XXA for superficial injury of head).
• Ensure the 7th character "A" is used for the initial encounter, indicating the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.