Poisoning by cocaine, accidental (unintentional), init

This code signifies an accidental overdose or adverse reaction to cocaine due to unintentional exposure, ingestion, or administration. It covers cases where the patient did not intend to poison themselves with cocaine.

Apply this code for patients presenting with symptoms of cocaine toxicity, such as cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, or hyperthermia, where the exposure was clearly accidental. This includes situations like inadvertent ingestion, misidentification of the substance, or an unintended excessive dose.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "accidental" or "unintentional" poisoning.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning event; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Always code any associated manifestations of the poisoning, such as tachycardia or myocardial infarction, in addition to the poisoning code.