Toxic effect of contact w sea anemone, undetermined, init

This code signifies an adverse reaction resulting from direct physical contact with a sea anemone, where the intent (accidental, intentional self-harm, assault) of the exposure is not documented. The patient is presenting for the initial treatment of these symptoms, which can range from localized skin irritation to systemic effects.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms such as rash, pain, swelling, or other systemic reactions following contact with a sea anemone, and the medical record does not specify whether the exposure was accidental or intentional. This is appropriate for the first visit for this specific injury.

• Always assign an external cause code (V90-V99) to provide more detail about the circumstances of the injury.
• Do not use this code if the intent of the exposure is clearly documented as accidental (T63.631-), intentional self-harm (T63.632-), or assault (T63.633-).
• Ensure the 7th character "A" is used for the initial encounter, indicating the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.