Poisoning by unspecified analgesic and antipyretic

This code signifies an accidental or intentional overdose or adverse reaction to an analgesic or antipyretic medication where the specific drug involved is not documented. It indicates a systemic toxic effect from a pain reliever or fever reducer, without further detail on the substance.

Use this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning from an analgesic or antipyretic, but the medical record lacks information to identify the specific drug (e.g., "pain medication overdose," "fever reducer poisoning"). Documentation should clearly state poisoning by an unspecified agent within this drug class.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific analgesic or antipyretic can be identified (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen).
• Always sequence this code after the appropriate E-code (E850-E869) to specify the external cause of poisoning.
• Query the provider for more specific drug information whenever possible to allow for a more precise code assignment.