Poisoning by oth psychotropic drugs, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to an intentional self-poisoning event involving psychotropic medications other than antidepressants, antipsychotics, or psychostimulants. The patient deliberately ingested these substances with the intent to harm themselves, and this encounter is for ongoing management or evaluation after the initial treatment.

Apply this code for subsequent visits following an acute intentional overdose of psychotropic drugs such as anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, or hallucinogens. This includes appointments for psychiatric evaluation, medication management, or monitoring of residual effects after the initial hospitalization or emergency department visit for the self-harm attempt.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific psychotropic drug(s) involved, if known (e.g., from the T42.- series).
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates "intentional self-harm" and that this is not the initial encounter for the poisoning.
• Consider additional codes for any associated mental health conditions or physical sequelae resulting from the overdose.