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Accidental poisoning by agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system (E858.4)

ICD-9 code E858.4 for Accidental poisoning by agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTAL POISONING BY DRUGS, MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES, AND BIOLOGICALS (E850-E858).

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[QUOTE="mcreagan, post: 227370, member: 25502"]thanks for the bath salts overdose code. I use a different code if a child accidentally take medications. I use 977.9 and E858.9.. Thanks for your he... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="hewitt, post: 219051, member: 11336"]That is acceptable when there is not a specific ICD-9 for the drug, but if you take a look at the Table of Drugs, I would suggest you consider 963.0, then ... [ Read More ]
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That is acceptable when there is not a specific ICD-9 for the drug, but if you take a look at the Table of Drugs, I would suggest you consider 963.0, then use either E858.1, E933.0, E950.4, E962.0, or... [ Read More ]
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