Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, assault, init

This code signifies an acute adverse health event resulting from the intentional administration of beta-blockers to a patient with the intent to cause harm. The patient is experiencing the initial effects of this poisoning, which can manifest as bradycardia, hypotension, and other cardiovascular or systemic symptoms. This diagnosis indicates that the beta-blocker was given as an act of violence.

Apply this code when a patient presents to an emergency department or clinic with symptoms of beta-blocker toxicity, and the medical record clearly documents that the poisoning was due to an assault. This would include situations where a patient was forcibly given beta-blockers or was unknowingly given them by another individual with malicious intent. It is used for the initial encounter for treatment of this specific poisoning.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" or similar language indicating intentional harm by another party.
• Verify that the substance involved is a beta-adrenoreceptor antagonist (beta-blocker).
• This "initial encounter" code is used as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the poisoning.