Toxic effect of chloroform, intentional self-harm, subs

This code signifies a harmful physiological reaction resulting from the deliberate ingestion, inhalation, or exposure to chloroform with the intent to cause self-injury. It specifically applies to encounters following the initial treatment of the acute toxic effect, such as follow-up appointments, monitoring for delayed complications, or management of ongoing symptoms.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits related to a patient's self-inflicted chloroform poisoning. This includes scenarios where a patient returns for psychiatric evaluation after an overdose attempt, follow-up for organ damage (e.g., liver, kidney) caused by the initial exposure, or management of persistent neurological effects.

• Always assign an additional code for the underlying mental health condition (e.g., depression, anxiety) if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates "intentional self-harm" and that the encounter is not the initial treatment.
• Distinguish from accidental poisoning or therapeutic use, which would require different codes.