Toxic effect of ingest (parts of) plant(s), assault, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a deliberate act of poisoning by ingesting plant material. The initial toxic effects have resolved, but the patient continues to experience sequelae directly attributable to the assault.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or residual symptoms (e.g., neurological deficits, organ damage, psychological trauma) that are a direct consequence of a past assault involving the ingestion of toxic plant parts. This code is used after the acute phase of the poisoning has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela(e) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assault involving plant ingestion.
• Do not use for acute poisoning; this code is exclusively for sequelae.