Toxic effect of taipan venom, intentional self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication arising from a self-inflicted poisoning by taipan venom. It indicates that the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, but residual effects or chronic conditions persist as a direct result of the intentional exposure.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing medical issues (e.g., neurological deficits, organ damage, chronic pain) directly attributable to a past, deliberate self-poisoning attempt using taipan venom. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial acute treatment of the poisoning.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela or chronic condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional taipan venom exposure.
• Do not use for acute poisoning; refer to codes without the "S" seventh character for initial encounters.