Poisoning by local anesthetics, assault, subs encntr

This code signifies a harmful reaction to a local anesthetic that was intentionally administered with malicious intent by another party. The patient is receiving follow-up care for the sequelae or complications arising from this poisoning.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing treatment for a patient who was poisoned by a local anesthetic as a result of an assault. This includes situations where the patient is being seen for persistent symptoms, complications, or long-term management related to the initial poisoning event.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis indicating the specific manifestation of the poisoning.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "assault" intent and the "subsequent encounter" for ongoing care.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the poisoning; a different encounter character would be appropriate for the initial visit.