Toxic effect of mycotoxin food contaminants, assault, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects due to intentional poisoning by a mycotoxin other than aflatoxin or other specified mycotoxins, ingested through contaminated food. The "initial encounter" indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific poisoning.

Use this code when documenting a patient who has been deliberately poisoned by an unknown or unspecified mycotoxin (not aflatoxin, trichothecene, or other specified types) found in food. This code is appropriate for the initial assessment and management of such a toxic exposure resulting from an assault.

• Always sequence this code first when it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Requires an external cause code (e.g., Y04.XXXA for assault by bodily force) to fully describe the circumstances of the assault.
• Do not use for accidental or unintentional exposure; refer to codes in the T64.81- or T64.82- series for those scenarios.