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

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a toxic exposure to a Portuguese Man-o-war sting. The injury was inflicted intentionally by another person, indicating an assault. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, persistent skin lesions, or neurological deficits.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing health problems directly attributable to a Portuguese Man-o-war sting that occurred in the past and was a result of an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting complications, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the initial injury was due to an assault and that the current condition is a residual effect.
• Do not use for acute toxic effects; refer to the appropriate initial encounter or subsequent encounter codes for those scenarios.