ICD-9 code 969.00 for Poisoning by antidepressant, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -POISONING BY DRUGS, MEDICINAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES (960-979).
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I'm wondering about coding this as a poisoning? 969.6. It excludes drug dependence or abuse, which does need to be stated.
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969.79 if the physician states patient used intentionally to get high. they are stimulants that can cause hallucinations, paranoia etc.
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