Contact with nonvenomous frogs, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or adverse effect resulting from direct physical interaction with a frog that is not venomous. This could involve a bite, scratch, or other superficial trauma sustained during contact with the amphibian. The "initial encounter" indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries such as minor skin abrasions, lacerations, or allergic reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis) directly attributable to handling or being in close proximity to a nonvenomous frog. It would be used when a patient presents to a healthcare provider for the initial assessment and treatment of such an incident.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., Y92.830 for pond as place of occurrence) in conjunction with this code to provide a complete picture of the incident.
• Do not use this code for contact with venomous frogs; a different code category would apply for toxic exposures.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the nonvenomous nature of the frog and the initial treatment encounter.