Poisoning by stimulant laxatives, assault, subs encntr

This diagnosis code indicates a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of adverse effects resulting from intentional poisoning by a stimulant laxative. The poisoning was inflicted by another person with intent to harm, and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for complications, ongoing symptoms, or recovery related to an assault involving stimulant laxative poisoning. This includes visits for managing electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal damage, or psychological sequelae after initial stabilization.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "assault" as the intent and "subsequent encounter" for the visit type.
• Differentiate from accidental poisoning or self-harm; this code is specific to assault.
• Always code any specific manifestations or complications of the poisoning (e.g., dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities) in addition to this external cause code.