Toxic effect of venom of gila monster, assault, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a gila monster venom exposure that occurred due to an intentional act of harm. It indicates that the patient is experiencing persistent health issues directly attributable to the past envenomation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic symptoms or complications, such as neurological deficits, tissue damage, or organ dysfunction, that are a direct consequence of a gila monster bite inflicted during an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the envenomation has passed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the late effects of the toxic event.
• Do not use for acute envenomation; refer to codes for initial encounters.
• Always sequence after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., nerve damage, chronic pain).