Toxic effect of latex, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a harmful reaction to latex exposure resulting from an intentional act of violence or aggression. The patient is experiencing the initial phase of treatment for these toxic effects.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms such as skin irritation, respiratory distress, or anaphylaxis directly attributable to latex, and medical documentation clearly indicates the exposure was due to an assault. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific incident.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" as the cause of latex exposure.
• This code is for the initial treatment encounter; subsequent encounters for the same incident will require a different seventh character.
• Code any specific symptoms or manifestations of the latex toxicity in addition to this code.