Poisoning by cannabis, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies an acute adverse health effect resulting from cannabis exposure, specifically when the exposure was inflicted upon the patient by another person with intent to harm. The patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of cannabis intoxication or toxicity, and the medical record clearly documents that the cannabis was administered or forced upon them by another individual. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the poisoning is diagnosed and treatment begins.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the poisoning was due to cannabis and the intent was assaultive.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific poisoning event; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.
• Do not use for accidental or intentional self-poisoning; those scenarios have different codes.