O9A.23 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes complicating the puerperium for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for O9A.23 ICD 10 code:

Inj/poisn/oth conseq of external causes comp the puerperium

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to O9A.23 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

O9A.23 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about O9A.23 ICD 10 code

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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