Poisoning by digestants, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects resulting from the intentional administration of a digestant substance by another person with the intent to harm. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient has been poisoned by a digestant (e.g., antacids, laxatives, enzymes) due to an assault. This is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter where the poisoning is being actively treated.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "assault" or indicates intentional harm by another party.
• Verify the substance involved is a digestant; differentiate from other medication classes.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.