Toxic effect of contact w oth venom fish, slf-hrm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-appearing health problem resulting from a deliberate act of self-harm involving contact with a venomous fish other than a stingray. These sequelae can include chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or persistent functional limitations that manifest after the initial acute injury has resolved.

Apply this code when documenting a condition that is a direct consequence of a past intentional self-inflicted injury from a venomous fish. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for residual effects, such as chronic dermatitis, neuropathy, or contractures, stemming from the original self-harm event.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) describing the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving a venomous fish.
• Do not use for acute poisonings or initial encounters; this code is exclusively for sequelae.