Poisoning by local astringents/detergents, assault, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication resulting from an intentional act of poisoning with local astringents or detergents. The initial poisoning event was an assault, meaning it was inflicted by another person with harmful intent. The sequela could manifest as chronic skin conditions, organ damage, or other persistent health issues directly attributable to the original exposure.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or residual effect directly linked to a past poisoning by local astringents or detergents, where the original poisoning was determined to be an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or admissions addressing these lasting complications, not the acute poisoning event itself.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific manifestation of the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assaultive poisoning.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning; it is exclusively for the long-term effects.