Toxic effect of contact w stingray, accidental, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-appearing health problem resulting from an accidental stingray encounter. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but a persistent condition, such as chronic pain, scarring, or nerve damage, is now being treated.

Apply this code when documenting the treatment of a residual condition directly attributable to a past, unintentional stingray injury. This would be used for follow-up visits addressing the lasting effects, not the acute injury itself. For example, a patient presenting with chronic neuropathic pain years after a stingray envenomation.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous stingray exposure.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of a stingray envenomation.