Toxic eff of cntct w oth venom marine animals, asslt, sqla

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing health problem resulting from a deliberate act of harm involving contact with a venomous marine animal other than those specifically classified. It indicates that the patient's current condition is a residual effect of a past assault by such an animal.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scarring, neurological deficits) directly attributable to a previous assault by an unspecified venomous marine animal. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, long after the initial acute injury has resolved.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assault by a venomous marine animal.
• Verify that the marine animal involved is not one with a more specific ICD-10-CM code for its toxic effects.