Other fish poisoning, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects resulting from ingesting contaminated fish, where the poisoning was intentionally inflicted by another person. The symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific toxins involved and the amount consumed, ranging from gastrointestinal distress to neurological impairment. This code is specifically for the initial phase of treatment for such an event.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient experienced poisoning from fish, and the circumstances surrounding the exposure point to an act of assault. This would include cases where a patient was deliberately given tainted fish by another individual. It is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific poisoning event.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states that the fish poisoning was due to an assault.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning; subsequent visits would use a different encounter character.
• Do not use for accidental or undetermined intent; those scenarios have different codes.