Poisoning by multiple unsp drug/meds/biol subst, acc, init

Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an accidental overdose or adverse reaction due to the ingestion or exposure to multiple unknown or unspecified pharmaceutical or biological agents. The patient's presentation is acute, and the intent of the poisoning is determined to be unintentional.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning from several substances, but the specific drugs, medicaments, or biological substances involved cannot be identified or are not documented. This is typically used for the initial encounter for treatment of the acute poisoning event.

💡Coding Tips

Only use this code when the specific substances are truly unknown or unspecified; otherwise, code to the highest level of specificity.
Ensure documentation clearly indicates an accidental (unintentional) intent.
Always assign an additional code for the manifestation of the poisoning, if applicable.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T50.911Poisoning by multiple unsp drug/meds/biol subst, accidental

T50.911A(current)

Same Category

T50Diuretics and oth and unsp drug/meds/biol subst T50.0Mineralocorticoids and their antagonists T50.0XMineralocorticoids and their antagonists T50.0X1Poisoning by mineralocorticoids and their antag, accidental T50.0X1APoisoning by mineralocorticoids and their antag, acc, init T50.0X1DPoisoning by mineralocorticoids and their antag, acc, subs