Toxic effect of contact w venomous frog, assault, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse systemic or localized effects resulting from direct skin contact with the venom or toxins of a frog. The encounter is specifically identified as an assault, meaning the contact was intentionally inflicted by another person. This code also indicates the initial phase of treatment for the toxic effect.

Use this code when documenting a patient who has been intentionally exposed to venomous frog secretions by another individual, leading to symptoms such as skin irritation, neurological effects, or other systemic reactions. This applies to the first visit for this specific injury, where diagnosis and initial treatment are being established.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies the intent of assault for the external cause.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this specific toxic effect. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Code any specific symptoms or manifestations of the toxic effect in addition to this code.