Other superficial bite of penis, sequela

This code indicates a superficial bite injury to the penis that has resulted in a sequela, meaning a condition or complication arising from the initial injury. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or other long-term effects following the resolution of the acute bite wound.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a past superficial bite wound on the penis. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute injury has healed, but residual problems persist.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous superficial bite of the penis.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela and should only be used for conditions resulting from the initial injury, not for the acute injury itself.