Contact with other nonvenomous amphibians, initial encounter

This code signifies an initial encounter where a patient has sustained an injury or adverse effect due to direct contact with a nonvenomous amphibian, such as a frog, toad, or salamander. The contact itself is the primary event, leading to the presenting complaint.

Apply this code when documenting injuries like skin irritation, minor bites, or scratches resulting from interaction with a non-poisonous amphibian. This is appropriate for the initial visit for evaluation and treatment of such an incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific nature of the injury (e.g., L23.7 for allergic contact dermatitis, S81.011A for laceration of knee).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.
• Distinguish from venomous amphibian contact, which would be coded differently.