Insect bite (nonvenomous), unspecified hip, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial skin injury on an unspecified hip caused by a nonvenomous insect, such as a mosquito or ant. It indicates the initial presentation and treatment of the bite, without specifying the exact location on the hip.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with a documented insect bite on their hip, and the specific insect is not venomous. This is appropriate for general insect bites where the precise location on the hip (e.g., right vs. left) is not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "insect bite" and specifies the hip as the affected area.
• Confirm the bite is nonvenomous; if venomous, a different code from the T63 category would be appropriate.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this condition.