Poisoning by chloramphenicol group, assault, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an intentional overdose or harmful exposure to a chloramphenicol-based antibiotic. The original poisoning event was an assault, meaning it was inflicted by another person with malicious intent. The sequela could manifest as various organ damage, neurological deficits, or other chronic health issues.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or residual condition directly attributable to a past chloramphenicol poisoning that occurred as an assault. This would be used after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects. Examples include chronic kidney failure, bone marrow suppression, or permanent nerve damage stemming from such an event.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific manifestation of the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past chloramphenicol poisoning and specifies the assault intent.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning; it is exclusively for the late effects.