Toxic effect of copper and its compounds, self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects resulting from the deliberate ingestion or exposure to copper or copper-containing substances, with the explicit intent of self-harm. The patient is in the initial phase of treatment for this toxic exposure.

Apply this code when documenting cases of acute copper poisoning where the medical record clearly indicates an intentional act of self-harm, such as a suicide attempt. This would be used for the initial hospital visit or emergency department encounter for this specific event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" or "suicide attempt" related to copper exposure.
• Do not use for accidental exposures or therapeutic misadventures; those require different codes.
• Remember the "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care would use different seventh characters.