Poisoning by oth antiprotozoal drugs, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient's self-inflicted poisoning from antiprotozoal medications, such as metronidazole or chloroquine, during a follow-up visit for treatment. It indicates that the initial event of intentional overdose has already occurred, and the patient is now receiving ongoing care for its effects.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for the sequelae of a deliberate overdose of antiprotozoal drugs. Examples include follow-up appointments for monitoring organ damage, managing persistent symptoms, or addressing psychiatric aspects related to the self-harm attempt. It should be used after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" and specifies an antiprotozoal drug.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial visit for the poisoning.
• Always code additional diagnoses for specific manifestations of the poisoning (e.g., liver damage, cardiac arrhythmias).