Poisoning by antifungal antibiotics

This code signifies an adverse reaction or toxic effect resulting from the ingestion, exposure, or administration of antifungal medications. It encompasses both accidental and intentional poisonings, leading to systemic or localized symptoms.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's signs and symptoms are directly attributable to an overdose or adverse effect of an antifungal antibiotic. This includes situations where the drug was taken incorrectly, in excessive amounts, or caused an unexpected toxic response.

• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter, followed by codes for specific manifestations of the poisoning.
• Distinguish from adverse effects of therapeutic use (E-codes for adverse effects of drugs in therapeutic use) versus actual poisoning (E-codes for poisoning by drugs).
• Ensure the documentation specifies an "antifungal antibiotic" rather than a general antibiotic or other antifungal agent.