Other superficial bite of right shoulder, sequela

This code signifies a superficial bite wound on the right shoulder, where the initial injury has healed, but the patient is experiencing a residual effect or complication from that past bite. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or other long-term sequelae directly attributable to the original bite.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, superficial bite to the right shoulder. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the long-term impact of the bite, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always sequence a code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain) first, followed by this code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past superficial bite of the right shoulder.
• Do not use for acute bite injuries; those require codes from the initial encounter category.