Struck by turkey, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient's injury or condition is the result of being struck by a turkey, and this visit is for follow-up care or a subsequent phase of treatment for that specific injury. It signifies that the initial assessment and diagnosis related to the turkey encounter have already occurred.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, re-evaluation, or treatment of an injury sustained from being struck by a turkey, after the initial encounter has been coded. Examples include follow-up appointments for wound care, fracture management, or monitoring of concussion symptoms resulting from the turkey impact.

• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the injury's etiology as being struck by a turkey and that this is not the initial visit for that injury.
• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion, concussion) to specify the nature of the injury.
• Verify that the encounter type is indeed subsequent, not initial or sequela, to avoid incorrect code assignment.