Exposure to tanning bed, initial encounter

This code signifies an individual's direct contact with a tanning bed, specifically for the first time in the context of a particular injury or adverse health effect. It indicates that the tanning bed is the external cause of an incident leading to a patient's presentation for care.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury, burn, or other acute adverse health condition directly attributable to their initial exposure to a tanning bed. This is appropriate for the first time a patient seeks treatment for issues arising from a specific tanning bed incident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the specific injury or condition (e.g., sunburn).
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury, not necessarily the patient's first-ever tanning bed use.
• Do not use for chronic conditions or follow-up care related to previous tanning bed exposure; different seventh characters would apply.