Poisoning by opth drugs and preparations, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a deliberate act of self-poisoning using medications intended for ophthalmic use. It indicates that the patient intentionally ingested or administered an eye-related drug with the intent to harm themselves, and they are now presenting with a residual effect of that event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a lasting health issue directly attributable to a past intentional self-harm attempt involving ophthalmological drugs. This would include conditions like chronic vision impairment, persistent ocular irritation, or other systemic sequelae that developed after the acute poisoning episode has resolved. It is used for follow-up encounters addressing these chronic effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) describing the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving ophthalmic preparations.
• Do not use for acute poisoning episodes; this code is exclusively for the long-term effects.