Poisoning by erythromycin and other macrolides

This code signifies an adverse reaction or overdose resulting from the ingestion or exposure to erythromycin or other macrolide antibiotics. It covers both accidental and intentional poisonings, leading to various systemic effects.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient has experienced toxic effects due to erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics. This includes scenarios such as accidental overdose, therapeutic misadventure, or intentional self-harm involving these medications.

• Always code the specific manifestation of the poisoning (e.g., nausea, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia) as an additional diagnosis.
• Distinguish between poisoning (adverse effect due to incorrect use or overdose) and adverse effect in therapeutic use (e.g., allergic reaction at correct dosage).
• Ensure documentation specifies the macrolide antibiotic involved to confirm accurate code assignment.