Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unsp shoulder, init encntr

This code signifies a skin lesion resulting from a non-venomous insect bite on an unspecified shoulder. It indicates the initial presentation of the injury, before any subsequent care for the same condition.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a new, non-toxic insect bite on either the left or right shoulder, and the specific shoulder is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such a bite.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "unspecified shoulder" if laterality is not clear.
• Confirm the bite is explicitly stated as non-venomous; otherwise, a different code may be required.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent care would use a different seventh character.