Toxic effect of ingested (parts of) plant(s), assault, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects due to ingesting parts of a plant, excluding those specifically coded elsewhere, where the ingestion was an intentional act of harm by another person. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this is not the initial visit for this specific injury.

Apply this code for follow-up visits related to a patient who was poisoned by plant ingestion as a result of an assault. This includes monitoring for ongoing symptoms, managing complications, or providing further treatment after the initial presentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the plant ingestion was an assault and not accidental or self-inflicted.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter; use the appropriate initial encounter (A) or sequela (S) code for other visits.
• Always code the specific plant if known, using additional codes for specific toxic effects or symptoms.