Poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a deliberate act of self-harm involving an overdose or misuse of medications that stimulate or mimic the anterior pituitary hormones. This could include substances like growth hormone, prolactin, or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) analogs, leading to adverse physiological effects. The patient intentionally ingested or administered these substances with the intent to cause harm to themselves.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients who have previously been treated for an intentional overdose of anterior pituitary hormones. This includes subsequent visits for monitoring, managing ongoing complications, or providing further treatment related to the initial self-harm event. It should be used after the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Always assign an external cause code (X60-X84) to indicate the intent and circumstances of the poisoning.
• Ensure a corresponding code for the specific adverse effect or complication of the poisoning is also reported.
• This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.