Other contact with chicken, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or injury that is a late effect or complication resulting from a previous encounter with a chicken, other than being pecked. This could include chronic infections, scarring, or other long-term issues directly attributable to the initial contact. The "sequela" designation signifies that the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a residual effect of a past incident involving a chicken, and the specific nature of the contact was not a peck. Examples include chronic dermatitis from prolonged exposure to chicken dander, or a persistent infection from a scratch that has since healed. This code is appropriate when the initial injury is no longer active but its consequences persist.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic dermatitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past, non-peck chicken encounter.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; do not use for acute injuries.