Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem resulting from a scorpion venom exposure that was intentionally inflicted (an assault). It indicates that the acute phase of the envenomation has passed, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to the venom.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or persistent sequelae (e.g., neurological deficits, chronic pain, organ damage) directly linked to a past scorpion envenomation that occurred as an assault. This code should be used after the initial acute treatment phase has concluded.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., G83.9 for unspecified paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the assault nature of the envenomation and the direct causal link between the venom and the current sequela.
• Do not use for acute envenomation; use the acute toxic effect codes for initial encounters.