Poisoning by unspecified narcotics, assault, subs encntr

This code indicates a poisoning event resulting from an unspecified narcotic, where the poisoning was intentionally inflicted by another person. It specifically applies to encounters following the initial treatment of the poisoning, such as follow-up visits or ongoing management of complications. The specific narcotic involved is not known or documented.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing care related to an assault-induced poisoning by an unspecified narcotic. This includes situations like managing withdrawal symptoms, addressing organ damage, or psychological counseling after the initial acute phase has passed. It is appropriate when the initial encounter for the poisoning has already been coded.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the poisoning was due to an assault and that the narcotic is unspecified.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter; for the initial encounter, a different seventh character would be used.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the specific manifestations or complications of the poisoning.