A two-year-old was poisoned when she accidentally swallowed 8 ibuprofen pills, initial encounter. What code is assigned?
A) T39.311
B) T39.311A
C) T39.312
D) T39.31A

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The correct code for this scenario would be T39.311A, which represents poisoning by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, and specifies that this is the initial encounter for treatment. The "A" at the end of the code indicates that this is the initial encounter. Option A (T39.311) is incorrect because it doesn't specify the initial encounter, and option C (T39.312) is incorrect because it represents a subsequent encounter. Option D (T39.31A) is incorrect because it represents poisoning by other specified systemic agents, not specifically NSAIDs.

A Two-Year-Old Was Poisoned When She Accidentally Swallowed 8 Ibuprofen