Toxic effect of cntct with Portuguese Man-o-war, asslt, init

This code signifies a harmful reaction resulting from direct contact with a Portuguese Man-o-war. The injury is specifically documented as an assault, meaning the contact was intentionally inflicted by another party. This initial encounter code indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute effects of the toxin.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of envenomation (e.g., pain, rash, blistering) after being deliberately exposed to a Portuguese Man-o-war by another individual. This is appropriate for the initial visit where diagnosis and treatment for the acute toxic effects are being established.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the "assault" nature of the contact, not accidental or self-inflicted.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Always code additional external cause codes (e.g., Y04.-) to fully describe the circumstances of the assault.