Toxic effect of contact w venom marine plant, asslt, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a harmful encounter with a venomous marine plant, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, neurological deficits, or other persistent health issues stemming from the original toxic exposure.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past assault involving a venomous marine plant, and these conditions are still present after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when the patient presents with ongoing problems clearly linked to such an event.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific residual condition(s).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assault by a venomous marine plant.
• Do not use for acute toxic effects; this code is exclusively for sequelae.