Poisoning by insulin and oral hypoglycemic drugs, acc, init

This code signifies an accidental overdose or incorrect administration of insulin or oral medications used to lower blood sugar, resulting in adverse effects. It indicates that the patient's condition is due to an unintentional exposure to these antidiabetic agents.

Use this code when a patient presents with symptoms of hypoglycemia or other adverse reactions following an accidental ingestion of too much insulin, an oral hypoglycemic, or an error in dosage administration. This applies to initial encounters for treatment of the poisoning event.

• Ensure the poisoning is explicitly documented as accidental or unintentional.
• This code is for the initial encounter for the poisoning; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific manifestation of the poisoning (e.g., hypoglycemia) in addition to this code.