Poisoning by beta-adrenocpt antagonists, undetermined, init

This code signifies a case where a patient has experienced adverse effects or toxicity due to a beta-blocker medication, and the intent of the poisoning (e.g., accidental, intentional self-harm, assault) cannot be determined. The patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of beta-blocker overdose or adverse reaction, and documentation clearly states that the intent of the exposure is unknown or undetermined. This is used for the first encounter where the patient is being evaluated and treated for the acute effects of the poisoning.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "undetermined" intent for the poisoning.
• Pair with codes for specific symptoms or manifestations of the beta-blocker toxicity.
• Do not use if the intent (e.g., accidental, intentional self-harm) is clearly documented; use the appropriate intent-specific code instead.