Toxic effect of soaps, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a toxic exposure to soap, specifically in the context of an assault. It indicates that the patient is experiencing lasting effects from the initial poisoning event, which was inflicted intentionally by another person.

Apply this code when documenting chronic conditions, permanent disabilities, or persistent symptoms directly attributable to a past soap poisoning that occurred as an act of assault. This would be used for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, but the patient continues to suffer from its sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past toxic effect of soap and specifies the assault intent.
• Do not use for acute poisoning; this code is exclusively for residual effects.