Struck by duck, subsequent encounter

This code indicates an injury sustained when a patient was hit by a duck, and this is not the initial medical encounter for that specific injury. It signifies a follow-up visit, such as for wound care, re-evaluation of symptoms, or management of complications arising from the original incident.

Use this code for subsequent visits related to an injury caused by being struck by a duck. Examples include a patient returning to the clinic for a dressing change on a laceration from the duck, or for persistent pain and bruising from the impact after the initial treatment.

• Always pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for farm as place of occurrence) to provide a complete picture of the incident.
• Ensure the encounter is truly "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the injury.
• Document the specific nature of the injury (e.g., contusion, laceration) with an additional diagnosis code.