Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault, init encntr

This code signifies a patient presenting with an adverse reaction or poisoning due to the consumption of seafood, where the specific type of seafood causing the toxicity is not documented. The injury is explicitly identified as an assault, indicating intentional harm. This is the initial encounter for this specific toxic event.

Use this code when a patient is admitted or seen for the first time due to symptoms of seafood poisoning, and the medical record clearly states the poisoning was an intentional act (assault). This code is appropriate when the documentation does not specify the particular type of seafood ingested, such as "toxic effect of shellfish" or "toxic effect of fin fish."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" as the intent of the poisoning.
• Only use this code if the specific type of seafood is not identified in the medical record.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific toxic effect. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.