Toxic effect of other alcohols, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies the harmful physiological effects resulting from intentional poisoning by an alcohol other than ethanol or methanol, administered with malicious intent. It specifically captures the initial presentation of a patient experiencing these toxic effects due to an assault.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's initial visit for adverse reactions to an alcohol (e.g., isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol) that was forcibly or deceptively given by another person. This includes cases where the patient is a victim of poisoning with an unknown "other" alcohol.

• Always assign an external cause code (X90-Y09) to further specify the assault.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the toxic agent was an "other alcohol" and the intent was assault.
• This "initial encounter" code is used as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the toxic effects.