Toxic effect of unspecified alcohol, assault, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a toxic exposure to an unspecified type of alcohol, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person (assault). These sequelae are the lasting health problems or complications that persist after the acute phase of the alcohol poisoning has resolved.

Use this code when documenting chronic conditions, permanent disabilities, or persistent organ damage directly attributable to a past assault involving unspecified alcohol. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions like alcoholic neuropathy, liver damage, or cognitive deficits that developed as a consequence of the initial toxic exposure.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to a past assault involving unspecified alcohol.
• This code is for the sequela (late effect), not the acute toxic event itself.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., alcoholic polyneuropathy) first, followed by this external cause code.