Poisoning by oth fibrinolysis-affecting drugs, assault, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects from intentionally administered "other" fibrinolysis-affecting drugs, where the intent was to harm the patient. These drugs interfere with the body's ability to break down blood clots, and their misuse can lead to severe bleeding or clotting disorders. The "initial encounter" indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the poisoning.

Use this code when a patient is admitted or seen in the emergency department due to poisoning by a fibrinolysis-affecting drug (not specifically covered by other T45.6 codes), and medical documentation clearly states the poisoning was due to an assault. This applies to the first time the patient is seen for this specific poisoning event.

• Always sequence this code first when it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Requires thorough documentation confirming the drug involved is a fibrinolysis-affecting agent not specified elsewhere, and the intent was assault.
• Do not use for accidental poisoning or self-harm; specific intent must be documented.