Other superficial bite of hip, left hip, sequela

This code indicates a superficial bite injury to the left hip, where the acute injury has healed, and the patient is now experiencing a residual effect or complication from that past bite. This could include scarring, chronic pain, or altered sensation directly attributable to the original bite wound.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence of a superficial bite to their left hip, after the initial wound has closed and is no longer considered acute. This applies to follow-up visits where the focus is on managing the sequela rather than treating the fresh injury. For example, a patient presenting with a keloid scar on their left hip from a dog bite sustained months prior.

• Always use an external cause code (e.g., W54.0- for dog bite) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the bite was superficial and specifies "left hip" to support this laterality.
• Only use the "S" (sequela) seventh character when the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for a residual condition.