Pecked by turkey, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained from being pecked by a turkey. It specifically denotes the initial presentation for medical attention related to this avian encounter, indicating the first time a healthcare provider evaluates and treats the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury directly resulting from a turkey pecking them. This includes superficial wounds, contusions, or other trauma caused by the bird's beak, during their first visit for this specific incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was caused by a turkey.
• Pair with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for farm as place of occurrence) for complete reporting.
• For subsequent encounters for the same injury, use the appropriate subsequent encounter (D) or sequela (S) extension.