Toxic effect of contact w venomous frog, assault, subs

This code signifies a harmful reaction resulting from intentional contact with the venom of a frog. The injury or illness is a direct consequence of an assault, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients who have experienced adverse effects from venomous frog exposure due to an assault. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, monitoring of systemic symptoms, or management of ongoing complications related to the initial toxic exposure.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the encounter is for follow-up care and that the exposure was due to an assault.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific toxic effect or injury.
• Verify the specific type of venomous animal if known, as other T63 codes exist for different venomous creatures.