Poisoning by heroin, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or residual effect resulting from a heroin overdose or poisoning that occurred as a deliberate act of assault. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing health issues directly attributable to a past event where heroin was administered against their will, leading to toxic effects.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic conditions, organ damage, neurological deficits, or other lasting sequelae directly linked to a prior heroin poisoning that was inflicted upon them. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions like persistent cardiac arrhythmias, chronic pain syndromes, or neurological damage stemming from the original assaultive poisoning.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past heroin poisoning by assault.
• Do not use for acute poisoning episodes; this code is exclusively for residual effects.