Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food

This code signifies adverse systemic reactions resulting from the ingestion of harmful substances not typically classified as food, but consumed as such. It covers toxic effects from non-medicinal, non-plant, and non-venomous animal substances eaten, leading to illness or injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning due to consuming a noxious substance mistakenly or intentionally as food. Documentation should clearly indicate the substance ingested, the route of exposure (oral), and the resulting toxic effects.

• Differentiate from poisoning by medicinal substances (E-codes) or toxic effects from poisonous plants/animals (specific E-codes).
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it represents the reason for the encounter.
• Requires an accompanying E-code to identify the specific substance and intent (e.g., accidental, intentional self-harm).