Toxic effect of detergents, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or condition that arose as a direct result of a toxic exposure to detergents, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. It indicates that the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting chronic or permanent health issues (e.g., persistent respiratory damage, esophageal strictures, skin scarring) that are directly attributable to a past assault involving detergent ingestion or contact. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela(e) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past toxic effect of detergents and specifies the assault intent.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning; use the appropriate acute toxic effect code with the initial encounter.