Toxic effect of unsp pesticide, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health consequence or complication arising from a deliberate act of self-poisoning with an unspecified pesticide. It indicates that the acute toxic event has passed, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to that intentional exposure.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or persistent health issues (e.g., neurological damage, organ dysfunction) that are directly linked to a past, intentional self-harm attempt involving an unknown pesticide. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting sequelae, not the initial acute poisoning.

• Always use this code with an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., specific organ damage, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional pesticide self-harm event.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning it's for conditions that are residual effects after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved.