Toxic effect of cntct w unsp venom animal, slf-hrm, sequela

This code signifies a delayed or residual health problem resulting from a self-inflicted poisoning by an unspecified venomous animal. The initial exposure was an intentional act to cause harm to oneself, and the current encounter addresses a long-term consequence of that event.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic conditions, scars, neurological deficits, or other lasting effects directly attributable to a past intentional self-poisoning by an unknown venomous animal. It should be used in situations where the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, and the patient is being treated for a sequela.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the intentional self-harm nature of the original exposure and that the venomous animal was unspecified.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning events; instead, use the appropriate acute poisoning code with the 7th character "A" or "D."