Toxic effect of venom of ants, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a toxic reaction to ant venom, specifically when the exposure was due to an intentional act of harm (assault). It indicates that the patient is presenting for care of a lasting effect directly attributable to the past venom exposure.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, permanent disability, or other sequela directly caused by a prior ant venom exposure that occurred as a result of an assault. Examples include persistent neurological deficits, chronic skin conditions, or organ damage that developed after the initial acute toxic event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past ant venom exposure and specifies the assault intent.
• Do not use for acute toxic effects; this code is exclusively for sequelae.