Other superficial bite of right shoulder, subs encntr

Other superficial bite of right shoulder, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a superficial bite wound on the patient's right shoulder that is being treated during a follow-up visit. The bite has broken the skin but does not involve deeper tissues like muscle or bone.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for continued care of a superficial bite to the right shoulder, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or antibiotic refills, after the initial treatment. This is appropriate for any non-initial encounter related to the bite.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right shoulder" and "superficial bite."
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
Distinguish from open wounds that are not bites or bites involving deeper structures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S40.271Other superficial bite of right shoulder

S40.271D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S40Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm S40.0Contusion of shoulder and upper arm S40.01Contusion of shoulder S40.011Contusion of right shoulder S40.011AContusion of right shoulder, initial encounter