Poisoning by oth nonsteroid anti-inflam drugs, assault, init

This code signifies an intentional act of harm involving the administration or ingestion of an NSAID, not otherwise specified, with the intent to injure or kill. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for the poisoning. This diagnosis indicates a deliberate act by another individual or group.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an NSAID overdose was due to an assault, and the patient is receiving initial treatment for the poisoning. This includes situations where an individual was forcibly given NSAIDs or tricked into ingesting a harmful dose. It is used for the first encounter related to this specific poisoning event.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "assault" or similar intent of harm.
• Verify that the NSAID involved is not specifically listed elsewhere (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific poisoning episode; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.