Poisoning by emetics, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects from emetic agents, such as ipecac or apomorphine, when the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. The "initial encounter" designation indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific poisoning event.

This code is appropriate for documenting cases where a patient has been poisoned by an emetic substance due to an assault, and they are in the acute phase of treatment. This includes emergency room visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit for this specific incident.

• Always sequence this code first if it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Remember to also code any specific signs, symptoms, or injuries resulting from the poisoning.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports an "assault" intent and the "initial encounter" status.