Toxic effect of venom of wasps, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a prior act of intentional self-harm involving wasp venom. It indicates that the patient previously inflicted harm upon themselves using wasp venom, and the current encounter addresses a residual effect of that past event. This is not for the acute poisoning itself, but for a lasting health issue directly attributable to it.

Use this code when documenting a follow-up visit or treatment for a chronic condition, scar, organ damage, or other persistent health problem that is a direct result of a past intentional self-infliction of wasp venom. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related sequelae. It would be used, for example, if a patient presents with chronic dermatitis or neurological issues stemming from a prior self-poisoning attempt with wasp venom.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving wasp venom.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute poisoning or for accidental exposures; a different code would apply for those scenarios.