Poisoning by other psychodysleptics, assault, init encntr

This code signifies an initial encounter for a patient who has been poisoned by a hallucinogenic substance due to an assault. It indicates that the patient was intentionally administered the substance by another party, resulting in a toxic reaction. The "initial encounter" aspect means the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute effects of the poisoning.

Use this code when documenting the first visit for a patient presenting with symptoms of hallucinogen poisoning where the medical record clearly indicates the substance was administered by another person with intent to harm. This applies to emergency department visits, initial inpatient admissions, or the first outpatient visit for this specific incident.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" or similar language indicating intentional poisoning by another party.
• Verify the substance involved is a hallucinogen; avoid using for other drug classes.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific poisoning event; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.