Pecked by chicken, sequela

This code describes health conditions or complications that arise as a direct result of being pecked by a chicken, occurring after the initial injury has healed or stabilized. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, infection, or functional limitations stemming from the original pecking incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current health issue that is a long-term consequence of a chicken peck. This applies when the initial acute injury has passed, and the current encounter is for treatment or evaluation of the residual effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior chicken peck.
• Always assign an additional code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, infection) to provide full clinical detail.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for conditions that are residual effects of a past injury.