Poisoning by cocaine, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previous cocaine poisoning that occurred in the context of an assault. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing residual effects directly attributable to that past event, rather than an acute poisoning or a poisoning from accidental or self-harm intent.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or sequela (e.g., persistent neurological deficits, cardiac issues, or psychiatric disorders) that is definitively linked to a past cocaine poisoning sustained during an assault. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to these lasting effects, after the acute poisoning episode has resolved.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past cocaine poisoning and specifies the assault as the intent.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use for acute poisoning episodes.
• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., specific neurological disorder, cardiac arrhythmia).