Poisoning by hemostatic drug, undetermined, init encntr

This code signifies an adverse event resulting from a hemostatic medication, where the intent (e.g., accidental, intentional self-harm, assault) cannot be determined. The patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this poisoning. Hemostatic drugs are agents used to promote blood clotting or stop bleeding.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning due to a hemostatic agent, and documentation does not specify whether the exposure was accidental, intentional, or due to an assault. This code is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter for the management of the poisoning.

• Always sequence this code first if it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the drug involved is a hemostatic agent.
• Do not use if the intent of the poisoning (accidental, intentional, assault) is known; use the appropriate intent code instead.