Poisoning by other viral vaccines, assault, init encntr

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects resulting from the administration of a viral vaccine, excluding influenza or other specified viral vaccines, where the vaccine was given with the intent to harm. This indicates a deliberate act of poisoning rather than an accidental overdose or therapeutic misadventure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states that a patient's symptoms are due to a viral vaccine (other than influenza or specified types) administered with malicious intent. This would typically involve cases of intentional harm or assault where a vaccine was used as the agent. It is for the initial encounter for this specific poisoning event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" or "intentional poisoning" related to the viral vaccine.
• Confirm the vaccine type is a viral vaccine not otherwise specified (e.g., not influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, etc.) to differentiate from more specific codes.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters for the same poisoning would require a different seventh character.