Poisoning by local anesthetics, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an intentional overdose or adverse reaction to a local anesthetic, where the poisoning was inflicted by another person. The patient is experiencing residual effects from the initial assault.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or permanent sequelae directly attributable to a past poisoning by a local anesthetic, and the poisoning was determined to be an assault. Examples include persistent neurological deficits, organ damage, or other lasting health issues.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past poisoning by local anesthetics and specifies the intent as assault.
• Do not use for acute poisoning events; this code is exclusively for the lasting effects.