Toxic eff of cntct with Portuguese Man-o-war, slf-hrm, init

This code signifies a deliberate act of self-harm involving contact with a Portuguese Man-o-war, resulting in a toxic reaction. The patient intentionally exposed themselves to the venomous tentacles of this marine organism. This code is specifically for the initial presentation of such an injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient intentionally sought out and made contact with a Portuguese Man-o-war to inflict harm upon themselves. This would typically be seen in emergency department or urgent care settings following the initial incident. It is crucial that the intent of self-harm is explicitly stated or strongly implied in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" or similar phrasing.
• Confirm this is the first encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use for accidental contact or assault; those scenarios have different codes.