Toxic effect of other seafood, assault, initial encounter

This code signifies a harmful physiological reaction resulting from the intentional administration of seafood other than fish, shellfish, or ciguatera-tainted fish, with the intent to cause harm. The patient is in the acute phase of this toxic exposure, experiencing initial signs and symptoms.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning due to ingesting or being exposed to seafood (excluding fish, shellfish, or ciguatera) that was forcibly or maliciously given to them. This typically involves cases where the toxic effect is a direct result of an assault.

• Always sequence this code first, followed by codes for specific symptoms or manifestations of the toxic effect.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the "assault" intent and the specific type of seafood involved, if known, to differentiate from accidental or undetermined intent.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific toxic event. Subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.