Open bite of left breast, initial encounter

This code signifies an open wound on the left breast caused by a bite, where the skin and underlying tissue are broken. It indicates that the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting to an emergency department, urgent care, or physician's office for the first treatment of a bite wound to the left breast. This includes animal bites, human bites, or insect bites that result in an open wound.

• Ensure documentation specifies the left breast and an open wound resulting from a bite.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Consider additional codes for infection if present, or for the perpetrator of the bite (e.g., animal, human) if known and documented.