Struck by goose, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by a patient who has been physically struck by a goose. The injury could range from minor contusions or abrasions to more severe trauma, directly resulting from the impact with the bird.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial medical encounter for a patient presenting with injuries directly attributable to being hit by a goose. This includes scenarios such as a goose flying into a person, a person being charged and struck by a goose, or any other direct physical contact resulting in injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was "struck by" the goose, not merely in the vicinity or startled by it.
• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., S00.81XA for contusion of other part of head, initial encounter).
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.