Toxic effect of contact w venomous toad, assault, init

This code signifies a harmful physiological reaction resulting from direct skin contact with the toxins secreted by a venomous toad. The exposure is intentionally inflicted by another party, and this code is used for the initial phase of treatment for the acute effects.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms such as skin irritation, localized pain, or systemic effects (e.g., nausea, cardiac symptoms) following a deliberate act of another person causing them to come into contact with a venomous toad's secretions. This is appropriate for the first encounter for evaluation and management of the poisoning.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the exposure was an assault and not accidental or self-inflicted.
• Always sequence this code first, followed by codes for specific symptoms or conditions resulting from the toxic effect.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific poisoning event; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.