Poisn by electrolytic/caloric/wtr-bal agnt, assault, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects from an intentional overdose or exposure to substances that disrupt the body's electrolyte, fluid, or caloric balance. This includes agents like diuretics, laxatives, or substances causing severe dehydration or overhydration, when the intent was to harm the individual.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a poisoning event involving electrolytic, caloric, or water-balance agents, and the circumstances point to an assault. This is for the initial encounter where the patient is actively being treated for the acute effects of the poisoning.

• Always sequence this code first if it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Requires an external cause code (e.g., Y07.-) to fully describe the circumstances of the assault.
• Do not use for accidental exposures or therapeutic misadventures; those require different intent characters.