Toxic effect of venom of tarantula, accidental, init

This code signifies an adverse physiological reaction resulting from an unintentional bite or sting from a tarantula. The patient is experiencing the acute, initial symptoms of envenomation, which may include localized pain, swelling, redness, or more systemic effects depending on the tarantula species and individual sensitivity.

Apply this code when documenting the initial presentation and treatment of a patient who has been accidentally envenomated by a tarantula. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, urgent care encounters, or the first physician office visit for this specific injury.

• Always assign a secondary code for the specific symptoms or manifestations of the toxic effect (e.g., pain, rash, anaphylaxis).
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for this condition. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Verify documentation clearly states the exposure was accidental and due to a tarantula, not another spider or intentional exposure.