Poisn by cardi-stim glycos/drug simlar act, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a poisoning event resulting from the deliberate self-administration of cardiac glycosides or similar cardiotoxic agents. It specifically indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries or complications stemming from this intentional self-harm attempt.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of sequelae (e.g., cardiac arrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances, organ damage) following a suicide attempt involving digitalis or other cardiac stimulants. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial acute management of the poisoning.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the specific injury or condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" and specifies the substance as a cardiac stimulant or glycoside.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" (D) and not "initial" (A) or "sequela" (S).