Poisoning by stimulant laxatives, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an individual's deliberate self-poisoning with stimulant laxatives. It indicates that the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, but residual effects or chronic conditions related to the event are now being addressed.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for patients who previously attempted self-harm by ingesting stimulant laxatives and are now presenting with ongoing health issues directly attributable to that event. Examples include chronic electrolyte imbalances, persistent gastrointestinal damage, or other lasting organ dysfunction.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic hypokalemia).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional stimulant laxative poisoning.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute poisoning event; that would require an acute poisoning code with the 7th character "A" for initial encounter.