2025 ICD-10-CM code T46.2X3
Poisoning by other antidysrhythmic drugs, assault.
Medical necessity is established by the documentation supporting the diagnosis of poisoning by an antidysrhythmic drug due to assault. This includes the clinical findings, the circumstances of the event, and any resulting treatment provided.
The healthcare provider is responsible for documenting the specific antidysrhythmic drug involved, the circumstances of the assault, and any associated injuries or complications.Accurate and detailed documentation is essential for appropriate coding and billing.
In simple words: This code represents poisoning due to other antidysrhythmic drugs as a result of an assault.
Poisoning by other antidysrhythmic drugs, assault. This code should be used in conjunction with a code from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V01-Y98) to specify the cause of the assault. An additional code should also be used to document the presence of a retained foreign body.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department after being assaulted, during which they were forced to ingest an unknown antidysrhythmic medication. The patient exhibits symptoms consistent with drug toxicity. The provider documents the details of the assault and the patient's condition., A patient is found unresponsive with an empty bottle of an antidysrhythmic medication beside them. Evidence suggests a forced ingestion scenario.The case is investigated as an assault, and medical professionals document the findings., A patient with a history of cardiac arrhythmia is assaulted, and their prescribed antidysrhythmic medication is stolen. It is suspected the stolen pills are later forced upon the victim, resulting in an overdose. The incident is documented in the medical record with specifics of the assault and drug information.
Documentation should include the type of antidysrhythmic drug involved, the method of administration (forced ingestion), evidence of assault, the patient's presenting symptoms, and any associated injuries or medical complications.
** This code captures the poisoning due to the forced administration of an antidysrhythmic drug during an assault. It is crucial to differentiate this scenario from accidental poisoning or intentional self-harm.Proper documentation of the assault and forced ingestion is essential for accurate coding.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Toxicology, Forensic Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office