Toxic effect of noxious substnc eaten as food, slf-hrm, init

This diagnosis code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects resulting from the deliberate ingestion of a harmful substance, other than medications or common household chemicals, with the intent to cause self-injury. The substance was consumed as if it were food. This code is specifically for the initial phase of treatment for such an event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first encounter for a toxic reaction after intentionally consuming a non-medicinal, non-household chemical substance (e.g., poisonous plants, contaminated food not intended for consumption) in an attempt to harm themselves. This would include scenarios like a patient eating wild berries known to be toxic with suicidal ideation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the substance was "eaten as food" and the intent was "self-harm."
• Verify this is the "initial encounter" for the toxic effect; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from accidental poisoning (T62.8X1-) or assault (T62.8X3-).