Toxic effect of venom of Australian snake, assault, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a deliberate poisoning by the venom of an Australian snake not otherwise specified. These sequelae can manifest in various organ systems, depending on the specific neurotoxic, hemotoxic, or cytotoxic properties of the venom. The assault nature indicates the poisoning was intentionally inflicted by another party.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or permanent health problems directly attributable to a past intentional envenomation by an unspecified Australian snake. This applies to conditions like persistent neurological deficits, chronic kidney disease, or ongoing tissue damage that are a direct consequence of the original toxic exposure.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assault by Australian snake venom.
• Do not use for acute toxic effects; this code is exclusively for sequelae.