Toxic effect of other specified alcohols

This code signifies the adverse health effects resulting from exposure to or ingestion of alcohols other than ethanol (e.g., methanol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol). It covers the systemic and localized toxic reactions caused by these substances, which can range from mild irritation to severe organ damage or death.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's symptoms or condition are due to poisoning or toxic exposure to a specific non-ethanol alcohol. This includes accidental ingestion, intentional overdose, or occupational exposure. Supporting documentation should specify the type of alcohol involved and the resulting clinical manifestations.

• Always sequence this code first if it represents the primary reason for the encounter (e.g., acute poisoning).
• Requires documentation of the specific "other specified alcohol" to differentiate from ethanol toxicity.
• Consider adding E-codes (E860.x, E950.x, E980.x) to specify the external cause of the poisoning (accidental, intentional, undetermined).