Poisoning by antiasthmatics, assault, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of adverse effects resulting from an intentional overdose of antiasthmatic medications, administered by another person with intent to harm. The patient is experiencing ongoing complications or requires continued management related to this assault.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for patients who were poisoned by antiasthmatic drugs due to an assault. This includes visits for monitoring, managing persistent symptoms, or addressing long-term sequelae after the initial acute phase of treatment. It is appropriate for any encounter following the initial treatment for the poisoning.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the poisoning was due to an assault and that this is a subsequent encounter.
• Always code the specific manifestation of the poisoning first, if applicable, followed by this code.
• Do not use for accidental poisonings or self-harm; those scenarios require different intent codes.