T37.2X2A
ICD-10-CMPoisoning by antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
This code signifies a deliberate act of self-poisoning involving medications used to treat malaria or other blood protozoal infections. The patient intentionally ingested or administered these substances with the intent to cause harm to themselves.
Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an overdose of antimalarial drugs or other antiprotozoal agents, and the patient's intent was self-harm. This code is specifically for the initial encounter for treatment of the poisoning.
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