Poisoning by antidiarrheal drugs, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care or ongoing treatment related to a poisoning event caused by the deliberate self-administration of antidiarrheal medications. The poisoning was an act of intentional self-harm, and the current encounter is not the initial treatment for the acute poisoning.

Apply this code when a patient is seen for complications, monitoring, or further management following an intentional overdose of antidiarrheal drugs, after the acute phase of treatment has concluded. This includes appointments for psychiatric evaluation, organ damage assessment, or medication management related to the self-harm incident.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific antidiarrheal drug if known (e.g., T47.0X-, T47.1X-).
• Remember to also code any associated mental health conditions, such as depression or suicidal ideation, that led to the self-harm.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.