Struck by duck, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained when a patient is hit by a duck. This external cause code details the specific animal responsible for the trauma, indicating the initial presentation for treatment of the resulting injury.

Apply this code when documenting an injury, such as a contusion, laceration, or fracture, that directly resulted from being struck by a duck. This would be used in conjunction with the primary injury code for the initial visit related to this incident.

• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary code for the injury itself.
• Ensure the "A" for initial encounter is appropriate for the patient's first visit for this specific injury.
• Verify the documentation clearly states the patient was "struck by" a duck, not merely in the vicinity of one.