Poisoning by anticoagulants, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication arising from a deliberate act of poisoning with an anticoagulant medication. The initial poisoning event was an assault, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects directly attributable to that past event.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previous anticoagulant poisoning that occurred as an assault. This would be used for follow-up care or treatment of chronic issues stemming from the initial poisoning, such as persistent bleeding disorders, organ damage, or neurological deficits.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past anticoagulant poisoning and specifies the assault intent.
• Do not use this code for the initial poisoning event or for acute treatment of the poisoning itself.