Poisoning by unsp antidepressants, undetermined, subs encntr

This code signifies a poisoning event involving an antidepressant medication where the specific type of antidepressant is not documented, and the intent (e.g., accidental, intentional self-harm) is unknown. This particular code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for the poisoning, after the initial acute treatment.

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment, monitoring, or evaluation related to an antidepressant poisoning of an unspecified type and undetermined intent. This would include scenarios such as follow-up appointments after discharge from an emergency department or inpatient stay for the initial poisoning.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates a subsequent encounter for the poisoning.
• Only use this code when the specific antidepressant and intent cannot be determined from the medical record.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for the specific manifestations of the poisoning.