Poisoning by oth systemic antibiotics, self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects from an intentional overdose of a systemic antibiotic, not otherwise specified, with the explicit intent of self-harm. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient has ingested an excessive amount of a systemic antibiotic (e.g., penicillin, cephalosporin, tetracycline) with the stated or inferred purpose of self-harm. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the poisoning.

• Always verify the intent of self-harm is documented; otherwise, consider accidental poisoning codes.
• Ensure the specific antibiotic is not classifiable to a more specific T36.x code.
• Remember to also code any specific manifestations of the poisoning (e.g., cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure).