Poisoning by antidiarrheal drugs, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or residual effect stemming from an intentional overdose of antidiarrheal medications. These sequelae could include chronic organ damage, neurological deficits, or persistent gastrointestinal issues that manifest after the acute poisoning event has resolved. The self-harm intent is a critical component of this diagnosis.

This code is appropriate when documenting conditions or complications that are directly attributable to a past intentional self-poisoning with antidiarrheal drugs. It should be used for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for the lasting effects, not the acute poisoning itself. Examples include chronic liver damage from loperamide overdose or persistent cardiac arrhythmias.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional antidiarrheal drug poisoning.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute poisoning event; instead, use the acute poisoning code with the appropriate seventh character.