Toxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, assault, init encntr

This code signifies the adverse health effects resulting from exposure to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) when the exposure is due to an intentional act of harm by another person. The patient is experiencing the initial manifestation of these toxic effects.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with symptoms of CFC poisoning, such as respiratory distress, cardiac arrhythmias, or central nervous system depression, and the medical record clearly indicates the exposure was the result of an assault. This is for the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific toxic effect or injury.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "assault" as the cause of exposure to CFCs.
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for treatment of this specific toxic effect.