Poisoning by salicylates, accidental, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect resulting from an accidental overdose or exposure to salicylates, such as aspirin. The original poisoning event has resolved, but the patient continues to experience health problems directly attributable to that past exposure. These sequelae can manifest in various organ systems, depending on the severity and duration of the initial poisoning.

Apply this code when documenting conditions like chronic tinnitus, renal impairment, or gastric ulcers that are definitively linked as a lasting consequence of a previously treated accidental salicylate poisoning. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, and the current encounter addresses these persistent complications.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., H93.11 for tinnitus).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past accidental salicylate poisoning.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning; use the appropriate acute poisoning code with the 7th character A or D.