Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right little finger, subs

This code describes a nonvenomous insect bite affecting the right little finger, indicating that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury. This could involve wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring for complications after the initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care related to a nonvenomous insect bite on their right little finger. This includes visits for infection management, continued wound care, or assessment of healing progress after the initial encounter has been coded.

• Ensure documentation specifies the right little finger and confirms the bite was nonvenomous.
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care during the healing phase.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the bite; a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate for the initial encounter.