Toxic effect of venom of N & S American snake, assault, subs

This code signifies the delayed or ongoing adverse health effects resulting from an intentional poisoning by the venom of a North or South American snake, excluding rattlesnakes, coral snakes, and other specified venomous snakes. The patient is receiving follow-up care for complications or continued treatment related to the initial envenomation event.

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent treatment of symptoms or complications arising from an assault involving a non-specified North or South American snake venom. This includes scenarios like ongoing wound care, management of systemic effects, or rehabilitation after the initial acute phase of envenomation. It is used after the initial encounter for the poisoning.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the venom source as a North or South American snake, excluding those with more specific codes.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the envenomation.
• Confirm the intent of the poisoning was an assault, as documented in the patient's record.