Insect bite, nonvenomous, of hand(s) except finger(s) alone, without mention of infection

This code signifies an injury to the hand, excluding the fingers, caused by a non-venomous insect bite. It specifically applies when there is no documented evidence of a secondary infection resulting from the bite.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a localized reaction (e.g., itching, redness, swelling) to a non-venomous insect bite on the palm, back of the hand, or wrist area, and the physician's documentation explicitly states "without infection." This code is appropriate for initial encounters and follow-up visits where infection has not developed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nonvenomous" and clearly indicates the bite location is the hand, excluding fingers.
• Do not use if any signs or symptoms of infection (e.g., pus, fever, spreading erythema) are present; instead, use a code that includes infection.
• Distinguish from bites on fingers (914.3) or other parts of the upper limb (913.x).