Poisoning by inhaled anesthetics, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of complications arising from a deliberate act of self-poisoning using an inhaled anesthetic. The initial acute phase of the poisoning has passed, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care. This could involve managing organ damage, psychological sequelae, or ongoing recovery efforts.

Use this code when a patient is seen for continued management of health issues directly related to a prior intentional self-harm attempt involving inhaled anesthetics. This includes appointments for rehabilitation, monitoring of long-term effects, or treatment of delayed complications. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial acute treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" and that the substance was an "inhaled anesthetic."
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial acute poisoning event.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the specific conditions or injuries resulting from the poisoning.