Poisn by succinimides and oxazolidinediones, assault, init

This code signifies an adverse health effect resulting from the intentional administration of succinimide or oxazolidinedione anticonvulsant medications by another person with the intent to harm. The patient is experiencing the initial phase of this poisoning event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms of succinimide or oxazolidinedione toxicity due to an assault. This includes situations where these drugs were forcibly given or covertly administered with malicious intent. This code is appropriate for the initial hospital visit or encounter for this specific poisoning.

• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter.
• Requires an external cause code (Y90-Y99) to fully describe the circumstances of the assault.
• Do not use for accidental poisoning, self-harm, or adverse effects from therapeutic use.