Toxic effect of contact w stingray, self-harm, init

This code signifies a medical condition resulting from a stingray envenomation that was deliberately inflicted by the patient upon themselves. The patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this self-harm injury. The toxic effects can range from localized pain and swelling to systemic reactions.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient intentionally caused a stingray to sting them, leading to a toxic reaction. This would be used for the first encounter for treatment of this specific injury. Examples include a patient deliberately handling a stingray to induce a sting as a form of self-mutilation.

• Always sequence this code first if it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Requires additional codes for any specific toxic manifestations or associated injuries.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" or similar phrasing to support the 6th character.