Other superficial bite of left thigh, sequela

This code indicates a past, healed superficial bite injury to the left thigh, where the bite itself is no longer an active problem, but residual effects or complications from that original injury are present. These sequelae might include scarring, chronic pain, or nerve damage resulting from the initial bite.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a superficial bite to the left thigh that occurred in the past. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing long-term issues stemming from the original injury, rather than the acute bite itself.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous superficial bite of the left thigh.
• Do not use for acute or active bite injuries; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.