Intentional self-harm by other specified means, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication resulting from a past act of intentional self-harm carried out through methods not otherwise specified or classifiable. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a health problem directly attributable to a previous self-inflicted injury by an unusual or less common means.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a sequela of a past intentional self-harm event using a method not covered by more specific codes (e.g., self-harm by unusual chemicals, self-inflicted injury with an atypical object). This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the self-harm event has passed, and the focus is on treating the residual effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event by an "other specified means."
• Do not use for acute self-harm events; this code is exclusively for sequelae.