Poisoning by oth general anesthetics, self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with an adverse physiological reaction due to the deliberate ingestion or administration of a general anesthetic agent, other than those specifically classified elsewhere. The intent behind this exposure is self-inflicted harm, and this code is used for the initial phase of treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when a patient is admitted to the emergency department or hospital following an overdose of a general anesthetic (e.g., propofol, ketamine, sevoflurane) with suicidal intent. It is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of the acute poisoning event.

• Always verify the specific general anesthetic involved to ensure it falls under "other" and not a more specific code.
• Confirm documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" to differentiate from accidental or assault.
• This "A" suffix indicates the initial encounter for treatment of the poisoning; subsequent encounters would use different suffixes.