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

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care after sustaining a toxic injury from contact with a Portuguese Man-o-war. The injury was intentionally inflicted, indicating an assault. This code is used when the patient is seen for treatment after the initial encounter for the injury.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to the assaultive Portuguese Man-o-war sting, such as wound checks, management of secondary infections, or ongoing pain control. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial assessment and treatment of the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the encounter is not the initial visit for the injury.
• Verify the mechanism of injury is explicitly documented as an assault.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the specific manifestations of the toxic effect (e.g., dermatitis, allergic reaction).