Other superficial bite of breast, right breast, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial bite wound located on the right breast that does not penetrate deeply into the tissue. It indicates damage to the epidermis or dermis, such as an abrasion, contusion, or minor laceration caused by a bite. The injury is considered new or in the active phase of treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting with a recent, non-penetrating bite injury to their right breast. This applies to initial evaluations, emergency department visits, or the first encounter for treatment of the bite. It is appropriate for animal or human bites that have not broken through the skin's deeper layers.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right breast" and "superficial" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• If the bite is infected, an additional code for the infection should be reported.