Poisoning by unspecified anesthetic, assault, subs encntr

This code indicates a patient presenting for follow-up care or sequelae resulting from an intentional act of poisoning with an anesthetic agent that is not specified. The poisoning was inflicted by another person with intent to harm.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient who was previously poisoned by an unspecified anesthetic in an assault. This includes ongoing treatment for organ damage, neurological deficits, or psychological trauma directly attributable to the initial poisoning event.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the poisoning was an assault and the encounter is not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the anesthetic agent is not specified in the medical record; otherwise, a more specific code should be used.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the specific injuries or conditions resulting from the poisoning.