Insect bite, nonvenomous of trunk, infected

This code signifies a localized skin infection resulting from a nonvenomous insect bite on the patient's trunk. The infection typically presents as cellulitis, impetigo, or a localized abscess at the bite site. It indicates that the primary injury (the bite) has been complicated by a secondary bacterial infection.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an insect bite on the torso (e.g., chest, back, abdomen) that has become infected. This is appropriate for conditions like infected mosquito bites, flea bites, or ant bites where the insect itself is not venomous but the wound has developed a bacterial infection. Documentation should specify both the bite and the subsequent infection.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nonvenomous" and the anatomical location as the "trunk."
• Do not use for venomous bites (e.g., spider, scorpion) or bites on other body regions.
• Consider an additional code for the specific type of infection (e.g., cellulitis) if further detail is provided and clinically relevant.