Poisoning by unsp systemic antibiotic, assault, init encntr

This code signifies an adverse event resulting from the intentional administration of an unknown systemic antibiotic with the intent to cause harm. The patient is experiencing the initial effects or complications of this poisoning. This diagnosis indicates a deliberate act of violence involving an antibiotic.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states poisoning by an unspecified systemic antibiotic due to an assault. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of the acute toxic effects. It should be used when the specific antibiotic involved is not identified in the medical record.

• Always sequence this code first for poisoning cases, followed by codes for specific manifestations.
• Requires an external cause code (Y07.-) to fully describe the assault.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "assault" and "unspecified systemic antibiotic."