Toxic effect of venom of ants, undetermined, sequela

This code signifies a lasting health problem or complication resulting from a past exposure to ant venom, where the specific type of ant is not known. It indicates that the acute toxic effects have resolved, but a residual condition persists due to the venom.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or permanent sequela directly attributable to an ant venom exposure that occurred in the past. This would be used for conditions like persistent neurological deficits, chronic skin changes, or organ damage that developed as a long-term consequence of the envenomation.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past ant venom exposure.
• Do not use this code for acute toxic effects; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.