Poisoning by rifampicins, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a case where an individual has been intentionally harmed through the administration of rifampicin, a common antibiotic. The poisoning is the result of an assault, and the patient is in the initial phase of receiving care for this event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms of rifampicin toxicity, and the medical record clearly indicates the poisoning was inflicted by another person with malicious intent. This code is appropriate for the first encounter or admission related to this specific poisoning event.

• Always verify the intent of the poisoning; "assault" implies intentional harm by another party.
• Ensure documentation specifies this is the initial encounter for treatment of the poisoning.
• Code any associated signs, symptoms, or complications of the rifampicin poisoning separately.