Toxic effect of unspecified alcohol, assault, subs encntr

This code signifies a harmful reaction to an unknown type of alcohol, resulting from an intentional act of violence or aggression by another person. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial toxic effect, such as monitoring, rehabilitation, or treatment of residual symptoms.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of symptoms or complications stemming from an alcohol poisoning that was inflicted upon them by another individual, and the specific type of alcohol involved is not documented. This would apply to scenarios like a patient returning for liver function tests after being forcibly intoxicated, or attending therapy for psychological trauma related to the assault.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the toxic effect was due to an assault and that this is a follow-up visit.
• Only use this code when the specific type of alcohol (e.g., ethanol, methanol) is not identified in the medical record.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the specific manifestations of the toxic effect.