Bitten by goose, initial encounter

This code indicates an injury resulting from a bite by a goose. It specifically applies to the initial presentation for treatment of such an injury, which may include puncture wounds, lacerations, or contusions caused by the goose's beak.

Use this code when a patient presents to a healthcare facility for the first time following a goose bite. This includes emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial physician office encounters for evaluation and treatment of the bite wound.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters for follow-up care or complications; a different encounter character would be required.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was caused by a goose bite and that it is the patient's first presentation for this specific incident.