Toxic effect of mycotoxin food contaminants, self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with a toxic reaction due to the deliberate ingestion of mycotoxins, other than aflatoxin or other specified mycotoxins, found in contaminated food. The poisoning is a result of an intentional act of self-harm, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific incident.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient intentionally consumed food contaminated with a mycotoxin (not aflatoxin or other specified) with the intent to harm themselves. This is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter where the poisoning is diagnosed and treatment begins.

• Always sequence this code first for poisoning cases, followed by codes for specific symptoms or manifestations.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" and identifies the toxic agent as an "other mycotoxin food contaminant."
• Do not use this code for accidental exposures or therapeutic misadventures; those require different intent codes.