Toxic effect of venom of other snake, assault, init encntr

This code signifies a harmful reaction resulting from exposure to venom from a snake species not otherwise specified, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. The patient is experiencing the acute phase of this toxic effect.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms of envenomation from an unspecified snake, and the medical record clearly indicates the bite was a deliberate act of assault. This is appropriate for the initial visit for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" or similar intent for the snakebite.
• Confirm the snake species is not specified or falls outside of other specific venom codes.
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for this condition.