Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, assault, init

This code signifies a harmful reaction to chromium or its compounds resulting from an intentional act of violence or aggression. The patient is experiencing the initial phase of symptoms or treatment following this exposure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient's chromium toxicity is due to an assault, such as poisoning by another individual. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the condition is diagnosed and treatment is initiated.

• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "assault" or similar terminology indicating an intentional act by another party.
• Confirm the "initial encounter" status; subsequent encounters for the same poisoning would use the appropriate subsequent encounter (D) or sequela (S) character.