Exposure to tanning bed, subsequent encounter

This code indicates that a patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury or adverse health effect resulting from exposure to a tanning bed. This could include treatment for burns, skin irritation, or other complications that arose from the initial tanning bed use. The "D" seventh character signifies that this is a subsequent encounter for the condition.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of a condition directly attributable to tanning bed exposure, after the initial treatment has been provided. Examples include follow-up appointments for wound care of a tanning bed burn, monitoring for skin changes, or further dermatological assessment related to the exposure.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent care, not initial or sequela.
• Always code the specific injury or condition resulting from the tanning bed exposure first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify documentation clearly links the current encounter to a previous tanning bed exposure.