The ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals is an alphabetic index of medicinal, chemical, and biological substances that result in poisonings and adverse effects. The first column of the table lists generic names of drugs and chemicals with four columns for poisonings, one column for adverse effects, and one column for underdosing. Which column is reviewed to locate a code for a poisoning that results from a deliberate overdose, such as a suicide attempt, of substance(s) administered/taken or intoxication that includes purposely combining prescription drugs with nonprescription drugs or alcohol?
A) Poisoning: Accidental (Unintentional)
B) Poisoning: Intentional Self-Harm
C) Poisoning: Assault
D) Poisoning: Undetermined

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The Poisoning: Intentional Self-Harm column is reviewed to locate a code for a poisoning that results from a deliberate overdose, such as a suicide attempt, of substance(s) administered/taken or intoxication that includes purposely combining prescription drugs with nonprescription drugs or alcohol.

The ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals Is an Alphabetic