Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, assault, sequela

This code signifies the long-term, residual effects of lead poisoning that occurred as a result of an intentional act of harm (assault). It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing health problems directly attributable to a past lead exposure inflicted by another person. These sequelae can manifest in various organ systems, including neurological, renal, and hematological.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic health issues, such as cognitive impairment, neuropathy, or kidney damage, where the medical record clearly links these conditions to a prior lead exposure that was determined to be an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits and ongoing management of these persistent effects, long after the initial acute poisoning event.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the particular sequela (e.g., specific neurological deficits, chronic kidney disease).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the lead exposure was due to an assault and that the current condition is a direct result of that past event.
• Do not use for acute lead poisoning or accidental/unintentional exposures.