Toxic eff of venom of African and Asian snake, asslt, sqla

This code signifies the long-term or residual health problems resulting from a deliberate act of poisoning by the venom of an African or Asian snake, excluding cobras and vipers. It indicates that the initial acute toxic effects have resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting complications directly attributable to the venom exposure.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or permanent sequelae, such as neurological deficits, tissue damage, or organ dysfunction, that are a direct consequence of a past assault involving the venom of an unspecified African or Asian snake. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues after the acute phase of envenomation has passed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the residual effects of a past condition.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela(e) being treated (e.g., nerve damage, chronic kidney disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the venom exposure was an assault and specifies the African or Asian origin of the snake, if known, to support code selection.