Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants, self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects resulting from the deliberate self-administration of a skeletal muscle relaxant or neuromuscular blocking agent. The intent is self-harm, and this code is used for the initial phase of treatment for this specific poisoning event.

Apply this code when a patient is admitted to the emergency department or hospital following an overdose of medications like succinylcholine, rocuronium, or vecuronium, with clear documentation indicating suicidal intent. This code is appropriate for the initial evaluation, stabilization, and acute management of the poisoning.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" or similar suicidal intent; otherwise, consider accidental or undetermined intent codes.
• Verify the substance involved is specifically a skeletal muscle relaxant/neuromuscular blocker, not a general sedative or other drug class.
• This "initial encounter" indicator (A) is used as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the poisoning. Subsequent care for complications would use different encounter indicators.