Poisoning by expectorants, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies an intentional act of harm involving the administration of an expectorant, resulting in a poisoning event. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for the adverse effects caused by the expectorant.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning due to an expectorant, and medical documentation clearly indicates the poisoning was a deliberate act of assault. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the poisoning.

• Always confirm the intent of the poisoning (assault) and the substance involved (expectorant) from the medical record.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial one for this specific poisoning episode. Subsequent encounters would require a different 7th character.
• Code any associated signs, symptoms, or specific adverse effects of the poisoning in addition to this code.