Toxic effect of contact with oth jellyfish, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health problem resulting from a toxic reaction to contact with a jellyfish species other than Portuguese man-of-war, where the contact was intentionally inflicted by another person. This could include chronic pain, scarring, or neurological deficits that persist after the initial acute injury has resolved.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (late effect) of a jellyfish sting that was determined to be an assault. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for ongoing complications directly attributable to the original assaultive jellyfish exposure.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assaultive jellyfish exposure.