Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of complications arising from an intentional overdose of an intravenous anesthetic. The poisoning was self-inflicted, indicating a suicide attempt or deliberate self-harm. The patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment.

Apply this code for patients admitted for ongoing management of organ damage, neurological sequelae, or other persistent health issues directly resulting from a self-poisoning event involving an IV anesthetic. This includes scenarios like rehabilitation, long-term psychiatric care related to the attempt, or follow-up for chronic kidney injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the poisoning was intentional self-harm and the encounter is subsequent.
• Always sequence this code after any acute poisoning code (if applicable) and before codes for specific resulting conditions.
• Verify the substance involved was an intravenous anesthetic, not another type of anesthetic or drug.