Toxic effect of venom of black widow spider, asslt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a black widow spider envenomation that occurred as an act of assault. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a lasting effect of the venom, rather than the acute poisoning itself, and that the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another party.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, such as persistent neurological symptoms, chronic pain, or organ damage, directly attributable to a black widow spider bite that was determined to be an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial acute phase of envenomation has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neuropathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the black widow spider as the cause and specifies the assault intent.
• Do not use for acute envenomation or accidental exposures; those require different codes.