Toxic effect of venom of tarantula, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a tarantula venom exposure that occurred due to an intentional act of harm by another person. It indicates that the acute phase of the toxic effect has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a chronic or late-developing complication.

Use this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficits, scarring) directly attributable to a tarantula bite that was inflicted during an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has been treated, and the patient is presenting with persistent or new symptoms related to the past toxic exposure.

• Assign this code only for the long-term effects, not for the initial acute toxic reaction.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past tarantula venom exposure due to assault.