Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, intentional self-harm, init

This code signifies a deliberate act of self-poisoning using a smallpox vaccine. It indicates that the patient intentionally administered or ingested the vaccine with the intent to cause harm to themselves, and this is the initial presentation for this specific event.

This code is appropriate for documenting cases where a patient presents to a healthcare facility after intentionally self-administering a smallpox vaccine in an attempt to harm themselves. It should be used for the initial encounter related to this specific self-harm incident, such as in an emergency department or initial inpatient admission.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the intent was self-harm, not accidental exposure or adverse effect.
• Always assign an additional code for the specific adverse effect or manifestation of the poisoning.
• Consider also coding for any underlying mental health conditions contributing to the self-harm attempt.