Toxic effect of ethanol, intentional self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or residual condition resulting from a prior act of intentional self-poisoning with ethanol. It indicates that the acute event has passed, but the patient is still experiencing health issues directly attributable to that specific self-harm attempt. This could include chronic organ damage, neurological deficits, or other lasting physical or psychological sequelae.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or complication that is a direct result of a past intentional self-harm attempt involving ethanol. This applies to follow-up visits where the focus is on managing these lasting effects, not the acute intoxication itself. It is appropriate when the patient's current symptoms or diagnosis are clearly linked to the historical self-harm event.

• Always sequence this code after the specific sequela being treated (e.g., alcoholic cardiomyopathy, chronic pancreatitis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving ethanol.
• Do not use for acute intoxication or accidental poisoning; reserve for documented long-term effects.