Poisn by antimalari/drugs acting on bld protzoa, asslt, subs

This code signifies a poisoning event resulting from the intentional administration of antimalarial medications or other drugs targeting blood protozoa, with the intent to harm another individual. It specifically applies to encounters occurring after the initial treatment of the poisoning, where the patient is receiving follow-up care for the sequelae or ongoing management.

Use this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient who was poisoned by antimalarial drugs or other blood protozoa-acting agents due to an assault. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring organ damage, managing persistent symptoms, or addressing long-term complications arising from the initial poisoning.

• Always assign an external cause code (e.g., Y07.-) to fully describe the circumstances of the assault.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the "subsequent encounter" status, such as follow-up care or ongoing treatment.
• Do not use for accidental poisonings or self-harm; those scenarios require different intent codes.