Poisoning by thrombolytic drug, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication arising from a deliberate self-poisoning attempt using a thrombolytic medication. The initial acute poisoning event has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects directly attributable to that intentional overdose. These sequelae could range from organ damage to neurological deficits.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a past intentional self-harm attempt involving a thrombolytic drug. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the chronic effects, rather than the acute poisoning itself. For example, a patient with persistent bleeding diathesis or organ damage months after a thrombolytic overdose.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., specific organ damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional thrombolytic poisoning.
• Do not use for acute poisoning events; use the appropriate acute poisoning code for the initial encounter.