Adverse effect of other psychotropic drugs, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual condition resulting from a past adverse reaction to a psychotropic medication not classified elsewhere. It indicates that the initial acute adverse effect has resolved, but a lasting consequence or complication persists.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or permanent sequela directly attributable to a previous adverse effect of a psychotropic drug (e.g., tardive dyskinesia from antipsychotics, persistent sexual dysfunction from SSRIs). This code should be used after the acute phase of the adverse effect has passed.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., G24.0 for drug-induced tardive dyskinesia).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to a past adverse effect of a psychotropic drug.
• Distinguish from acute adverse effects (initial encounter) or poisoning (overdose), which use different codes.