2025 ICD-10-CM code T40.8X3A

Poisoning by lysergide [LSD] due to assault, initial encounter.

Follow all official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and conventions.Ensure that additional codes are used as needed to fully capture all relevant diagnoses and circumstances.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the case and payer guidelines. Consult your payer's guidelines for appropriate modifier usage.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of LSD poisoning secondary to assault.The documentation must clearly link the assault to the ingestion of the LSD and the resulting medical complications requiring treatment.

The clinical responsibility involves diagnosing the poisoning, managing the patient's symptoms, providing supportive care, and potentially administering antidotes or other treatments depending on the severity of the LSD poisoning.Documentation of the assault itself also requires attention.

IMPORTANT Use additional code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate the cause of injury (the assault).If a retained foreign body is present, use additional code(s) from category Z18.-.

In simple words: This code is used when someone is poisoned by LSD as a result of being assaulted.A separate code will also be needed to describe the assault itself. If there's something left in the body after the poisoning, another code will also be necessary.

This code classifies the initial encounter of poisoning caused by lysergide (LSD) resulting from an assault.It is crucial to note that an additional code from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) should be used to specify the external cause of the injury (the assault).If a retained foreign body is present, use an additional code from category Z18.-.

Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department after being assaulted and forcibly given LSD.They exhibit symptoms of LSD intoxication, including hallucinations, altered perception, and tachycardia.The physician documents the assault and poisoning, noting the patient's symptoms., A law enforcement officer finds an unconscious individual who was the victim of an assault and ingested LSD against their will.The individual is transported to the hospital, where the physician diagnoses the LSD poisoning and documents the assault., A patient is admitted to the hospital after being assaulted, which included forced LSD ingestion. The patient has severe symptoms and requires intensive care.The physician meticulously documents all clinical findings, including the assault and subsequent intoxication.

Detailed documentation of the assault, including the circumstances, method of administration of the LSD, and the witnesses.Complete record of the patient's symptoms, vital signs, and physical examination findings.Lab results to confirm LSD ingestion.Treatment provided, including any antidotes given.Follow-up care plan.

** This code should only be used for the initial encounter of LSD poisoning due to assault. Subsequent encounters should use the appropriate subsequent encounter code.Always refer to the latest official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Forensic Medicine
  • Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital
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