Poisoning by predom beta-adrenocpt agonists, acc, init

This code signifies an accidental overdose or adverse reaction to medications that primarily stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors, such as albuterol or salmeterol. The patient is in the initial phase of treatment for this poisoning event.

Apply this code when a patient presents to the emergency department or clinic with symptoms of beta-agonist toxicity (e.g., tachycardia, tremors, hypokalemia) due to an unintentional ingestion or administration error. This includes situations where a child accidentally takes an adult's asthma inhaler or a patient mistakenly takes too many doses of their prescribed beta-agonist.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the poisoning was accidental or unintentional.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial one for this specific poisoning episode.
• Always code the specific beta-agonist drug responsible if known, using an additional external cause code (T36-T50 series).