Poisn by oth antacids and anti-gstrc-sec drugs, asslt, subs

This code indicates a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of adverse effects resulting from an intentional overdose or harmful exposure to antacids or other medications that reduce gastric acid secretion. The poisoning was inflicted by another party with intent to harm.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient who was poisoned by antacids or anti-gastric-secretion drugs due to an assault. This includes ongoing treatment for organ damage, metabolic disturbances, or other complications arising from the initial poisoning event.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "assault" as the intent and that it's a "subsequent encounter" for ongoing care.
• Always code with an additional code for the specific manifestation of the poisoning (e.g., electrolyte imbalance, kidney failure).
• Verify the substance involved is an antacid or anti-gastric-secretion drug, not a different class of medication.