Toxic effect of venom of other arthropod, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication resulting from a toxic reaction to venom from an arthropod other than a spider, scorpion, or tick, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a residual effect of the original envenomation, which occurred due to an assault.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition or permanent injury directly attributable to a venomous arthropod bite or sting that was an act of assault. This would include scenarios where a patient presents for ongoing management of nerve damage, chronic pain, or tissue necrosis that developed after being intentionally exposed to arthropod 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 arthropod envenomation that was an assault.
• Do not use this code for acute toxic effects; it is exclusively for sequelae.