Toxic effect of contact w oth venom animals, assault, subs

This code signifies a harmful systemic reaction resulting from direct contact with a venomous animal, excluding snakes, scorpions, and spiders. The injury was intentionally inflicted by another person. This particular code is used for encounters following the initial treatment phase, where the patient is receiving ongoing care for the toxic effects.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained a venomous bite or sting from an animal (e.g., certain marine animals, insects other than spiders/scorpions) as a result of an assault. This includes situations where the patient is returning for wound care, management of systemic symptoms, or monitoring of long-term complications after the acute phase has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the specific toxic effect or injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the venomous animal involved and that the incident was an assault.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.