Toxic effect of cntct with Portuguese Man-o-war, acc, sqla

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from an accidental encounter with a Portuguese Man-o-war. These sequelae can include chronic pain, persistent skin lesions, scarring, or neurological deficits that manifest after the initial acute injury has resolved. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of these lasting complications.

Apply this code when a patient presents for evaluation or management of chronic conditions directly attributable to a past Portuguese Man-o-war sting. This would include follow-up appointments for scar revision, ongoing pain management, or treatment of permanent nerve damage. The initial acute toxic effect would have been coded previously.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past Portuguese Man-o-war exposure.
• Do not use for initial or acute presentations of a sting; this code is exclusively for sequelae.