Poisn by antimalari/drugs acting on bld protzoa, asslt, init

This code signifies a case where an individual has been intentionally harmed through the administration or ingestion of antimalarial medications or other drugs targeting blood protozoa. The poisoning is a result of an assault, and this specific code is used for the initial phase of treatment for this acute event.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning due to antimalarial drugs or similar antiparasitic agents, and medical documentation clearly indicates the poisoning was an act of assault. It should be assigned during the initial encounter for the active treatment of the poisoning.

• Always verify the intent (assault) and the specific drug class (antimalarials/other blood protozoa drugs) from the medical record.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial treatment for the poisoning; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Code any associated injuries or conditions resulting from the assault or poisoning separately.