Poisoning by predom beta-adrenocpt agonists, self-harm, init

This code signifies an overdose or adverse reaction to beta-adrenergic agonists, such as albuterol or salmeterol, that was deliberately self-inflicted. The patient intentionally consumed or administered an excessive amount of these medications, leading to toxic effects. This code is specifically for the initial phase of treatment for such an event.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents to the emergency department or is admitted for treatment following a suicide attempt involving beta-agonist medications. It should be used when documentation clearly indicates the poisoning was intentional and self-harm, and it's the first time the patient is being treated for this specific event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" or "suicide attempt" related to the beta-agonist poisoning.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific poisoning event; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific beta-agonist involved if known, using additional codes from categories T36-T50 as appropriate.