Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previous intentional self-harm event involving skeletal muscle relaxants, specifically neuromuscular blocking agents. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual effects directly attributable to that past poisoning.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic health issues, organ damage, or persistent neurological deficits that are a direct result of a prior suicide attempt using neuromuscular blocking agents. This applies to follow-up encounters where the acute poisoning has resolved, but its lasting impact is being addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the past intentional self-harm poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., organ damage, neurological deficit) in addition to this code.
• This code is for the sequela of the poisoning, not the acute poisoning event itself.