Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies long-term health problems or conditions that arise as a direct consequence of a deliberate act of self-poisoning using intravenous anesthetic agents. These sequelae can manifest months or years after the initial event, representing a lasting impact on the patient's health.

Apply this code when documenting chronic conditions, permanent disabilities, or persistent organ damage directly attributable to a past intentional self-harm attempt involving intravenous anesthetics. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects, not the initial acute poisoning event.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., anoxic brain injury, chronic kidney disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving intravenous anesthetics.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning; use the appropriate acute poisoning code with the 7th character "A" for initial encounter.