Toxic effect of contact with venomous frog, assault, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a deliberate act of exposure to the venom of a frog. This implies that the initial acute toxic event has passed, but the patient continues to experience health problems directly attributable to the venomous contact. The assault nature indicates the exposure was non-accidental and intended to cause harm.

Use this code when documenting chronic conditions, permanent disabilities, or persistent symptoms that are a direct consequence of a past venomous frog exposure where the exposure was an assault. This would apply to follow-up visits for ongoing management of neurological damage, organ dysfunction, or chronic pain syndromes that developed after the initial toxic event.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' to denote sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic neuropathy, kidney failure).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past venomous frog assault.