Poisoning by vitamins, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a deliberate act of poisoning an individual with vitamins, where the intent is harmful or violent. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular poisoning event.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient has been poisoned by vitamins due to an assault. This includes situations where vitamins were forcibly administered or covertly given with malicious intent. Use for the initial encounter for treatment of the acute effects of the poisoning.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" as the intent for the vitamin poisoning.
• Verify that the encounter is the first time the patient is receiving care for this specific poisoning episode.
• Always code the specific vitamin(s) involved if known, using additional codes from categories T45.3-T45.8, if applicable.