Poisoning by mixed antiepileptics, assault, init encntr

This code signifies an intentional act of harm involving the administration or ingestion of a combination of antiepileptic medications, resulting in a toxic effect. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a poisoning by multiple antiepileptic drugs, and the intent is explicitly stated as assault. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the toxic effects.

• Always verify the intent (assault) and the specific drug class (mixed antiepileptics) from the medical record.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial one for this specific poisoning event; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Code any associated signs, symptoms, or adverse effects of the poisoning in addition to this code.