Toxic effect of venom of other snake, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication arising from a venomous bite from a snake species not otherwise specified, where the bite was intentionally inflicted by another person. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a residual effect directly attributable to the assaultive snake envenomation.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition, disability, or late effect that is a direct consequence of a snakebite sustained during an assault. This would include scenarios where a patient presents for ongoing management of nerve damage, chronic pain, tissue necrosis, or organ dysfunction years after the initial incident.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assaultive snakebite.
• Do not use for acute envenomation or initial treatment; this code is exclusively for sequelae.