Other contact with turkey, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or adverse event resulting from direct physical interaction with a turkey. This includes incidents such as being pecked, scratched, or otherwise harmed by a turkey, or an injury sustained while handling or being in close proximity to one. It specifically denotes the initial presentation for this particular injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with an injury directly attributable to contact with a turkey. This could include a bite, scratch, or other trauma sustained during an encounter with the bird. It is appropriate for both domestic and wild turkey interactions.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for farm, Y92.838 for other specified rural area) to specify the place of occurrence.
• Do not use for allergic reactions to turkey meat; use codes from the T78 category for adverse food reactions.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was caused by a turkey and that this is the patient's first visit for this specific incident.