Toxic effect of contact with sea anemone, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a past assault involving contact with a sea anemone. It indicates that the acute toxic effects have resolved, but the patient continues to experience lasting consequences, such as chronic pain, scarring, or persistent neurological issues directly attributable to the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct sequela of a prior sea anemone envenomation sustained during an assault. This would include follow-up visits for chronic dermatological changes, nerve damage, or other lasting complications where the initial acute toxic effects are no longer present.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past sea anemone assault.
• Do not use for acute toxic effects; this code is specifically for sequelae.
• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic dermatitis, neuropathy).