Other superficial bite of left back wall of thorax, sequela

This code indicates a past injury involving a superficial bite wound to the left posterior chest wall, with the current encounter addressing a long-term complication or residual effect of that original bite. The bite itself was not deep enough to involve muscle or bone, but its lasting impact is now being treated.

Use this code when documenting the treatment of a sequela, such as scarring, chronic pain, or nerve damage, resulting from a superficial bite to the left back wall of the thorax that occurred in the past. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the bite injury has resolved, and the patient is presenting for care related to its lasting effects.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is appended for sequela.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent encounter of the acute bite injury.
• Code any specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain) in addition to this code.