Toxic effect of glycols, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies the initial presentation of a patient experiencing adverse health effects due to exposure to glycols, such as ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, where the exposure was intentionally inflicted by another person. The toxic effects can range from metabolic acidosis and renal failure to central nervous system depression, depending on the specific glycol and the dose.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient poisoned by glycols as a result of an assault. This includes cases where glycols were administered with malicious intent, such as in a poisoning attempt. It is crucial to use this code for the first encounter related to this specific incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific toxic effect(s) manifested by the patient.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "assault" intent for the exposure.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the first time the patient is seen for this specific poisoning event.