Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, init

This code signifies an accidental or intentional poisoning specifically from an intravenous anesthetic, where the intent (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) cannot be determined at the time of encounter. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for the acute effects of the poisoning.

Use this code when a patient presents with adverse effects due to an intravenous anesthetic, and the medical record clearly documents that the intent of the exposure is unknown. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific poisoning event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "undetermined" intent for the poisoning.
• Verify the substance involved is an intravenous anesthetic.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.