Poisoning by cocaine, assault, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of injuries sustained from cocaine poisoning, where the poisoning was inflicted intentionally by another person. It indicates that the initial treatment for the acute poisoning or related injuries has already occurred.

Apply this code when a patient returns for ongoing management of complications, rehabilitation, or further assessment related to a previous cocaine poisoning that was determined to be an assault. This includes follow-up visits for organ damage, psychological trauma, or chronic effects resulting from the initial event.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the poisoning was an assault and that this is a subsequent encounter.
• Always code with an external cause code (X92.-) to specify the intent and mechanism of the assault.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for accidental or self-harm poisonings.