ICD-10 Diagnosis Code T59.893

• Assault by ammonia
• Assault by corrosive substance, except poisoning
• Assault by poisoning
• Assault by poisoning
• Assault by poisoning
• Assault by poisoning by non-pharmaceutical substances
• Assault by poisoning by non-pharmaceutical substances
• Assault by poisoning by non-pharmaceutical substances
• Assault by poisoning with ammonia
• Assault by poisoning with local irritant
• Assault by poisoning with local irritant
• Assault by poisoning with local irritant
• Assault by poisoning with pepper dust
• Assault by poisoning with perfume spray

The code T59.893 is included in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, this table contains a classification of drugs, industrial solvents, corrosive gases, noxious plants, pesticides, and other toxic agents. Each substance in the table is assigned a code according to the poisoning classification and external causes of adverse effects. Use as many codes as necessary to describe all reported drugs, medicinal or chemical substances.

A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it, or absorb it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can include

• Prescription or over-the-counter medicines taken in doses that are too high
• Overdoses of illegal drugs
• Carbon monoxide from gas appliances
• Household products, such as laundry powder or furniture polish
• Pesticides
• Indoor or outdoor plants
• Metals such as lead and mercury

The effects of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma, and death. To prevent poisoning it is important to use and store products exactly as their labels say. Keep dangerous products where children can't get to them. Treatment for poisoning depends on the type of poison. If you suspect someone has been poisoned, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away.

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