Poisoning by immunoglobulin, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a poisoning event resulting from the administration of immunoglobulin, where the intent was an assault. This indicates an intentional act by another person to cause harm through the use of an immunoglobulin product.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states that a patient has been poisoned by immunoglobulin and the circumstances surrounding the event are determined to be an assault. This would typically be used in the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" as the intent for the immunoglobulin poisoning.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific poisoning event.
• Do not use for accidental overdose or therapeutic misadventure; those scenarios require different intent codes.