Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or condition resulting from a previous intentional poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants, specifically neuromuscular blocking agents, where the poisoning was an act of assault. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that past event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or persistent symptoms, conditions, or injuries that are a direct consequence of a prior assault involving the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents. This would be used after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the lasting sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assaultive poisoning by neuromuscular blocking agents.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela of the poisoning, not the acute poisoning event itself.