Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides, assault, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or ongoing treatment due to the harmful effects of exposure to herbicides or fungicides, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. The patient is experiencing symptoms or complications directly resulting from this toxic exposure.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for patients who have been poisoned by herbicides or fungicides in an assault scenario. This includes visits for managing persistent symptoms, monitoring recovery, or addressing long-term complications after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific toxic effect or symptom.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the "assault" intent and that the encounter is for "subsequent" care.
• Verify the substance involved was a herbicide or fungicide, not another type of pesticide.