Toxic effect of venom of arthropod, self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse systemic effects resulting from the deliberate self-administration of venom from an arthropod other than a spider or scorpion. The intent is to cause self-harm, and this code is used for the initial phase of treatment for such an event.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient intentionally exposed themselves to venom from an arthropod (e.g., centipede, millipede, certain insects) with the explicit purpose of self-harm. This applies to the initial encounter for the acute management of the toxic effects.

• Always verify the intent of self-harm is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Ensure the arthropod is specified as "other" than a spider or scorpion; otherwise, a more specific code may be available.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific poisoning event; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.