Toxic effect of contact w oth venomous plant, assault, subs

This code signifies a harmful reaction resulting from physical contact with a venomous plant not otherwise specified, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. The "D" seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained a toxic reaction from a venomous plant due to an assault. This includes scenarios such as wound care, management of systemic symptoms, or monitoring for complications after the initial presentation.

• Always assign an external cause code (Y90-Y99) to provide further detail about the assault.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "assault" as the intent of the exposure, not accidental or undetermined.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.