Poisoning by oth general anesthetics, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or sequelae related to an intentional overdose of a general anesthetic, excluding propofol, ketamine, and other specified agents. The self-harm was a deliberate act to cause injury or death. The encounter is not for the initial acute treatment of the poisoning.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for patients who previously attempted suicide by ingesting or administering a general anesthetic (e.g., isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane) and are now receiving ongoing treatment for complications, mental health support, or monitoring. This includes visits for organ damage, neurological deficits, or psychiatric evaluation following the initial poisoning event.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis indicating the specific complication or sequela of the poisoning.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" and specifies a general anesthetic as the substance.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" and not for the initial acute phase of treatment.