Poisoning by oth hormones and synthetic sub, assault, init

This code signifies an adverse health effect resulting from the intentional administration of hormones or synthetic substitutes by another person with the intent to harm. It specifically covers substances not classified as adrenal cortical, estrogen, or progestin hormones. The patient is in the active phase of treatment for this poisoning.

This code is appropriate for cases where a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning due to substances like growth hormone, thyroid hormones, or other endocrine-acting agents, and the medical record clearly documents that the exposure was a deliberate act of assault. It should be used for the initial encounter when the patient is first seen for this condition.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" or similar intent by another party.
• Verify the specific hormone or synthetic substitute involved to confirm it falls under "other hormones" and not more specific categories (T38.0-T38.2).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.