Poisoning by mixed antiepileptics, assault, subs encntr

This code signifies a poisoning event resulting from the intentional administration of a combination of antiepileptic medications with the intent to cause harm. The patient is being seen for follow-up care or ongoing treatment related to this specific assault.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients who have been poisoned by mixed antiepileptic drugs in an assaultive manner. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring drug levels, managing residual symptoms, or addressing complications arising from the initial poisoning. It should be used after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "mixed antiepileptics" and the intent of "assault."
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, followed by codes for specific manifestations of the poisoning.