Poisoning by macrolides, intentional self-harm, subs encntr

This code signifies a diagnosis of poisoning resulting from the deliberate self-administration of a macrolide antibiotic. The patient is currently receiving follow-up care for this intentional overdose, which occurred at an earlier date. This indicates the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, and the patient is now in a recovery or management phase.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's subsequent visit for complications, monitoring, or ongoing treatment related to a previously established macrolide poisoning due to intentional self-harm. This would include scenarios such as follow-up appointments after discharge from an acute care setting, or ongoing management of organ damage sustained during the initial overdose.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" and that the encounter is not the initial treatment for the poisoning.
• Always code an associated external cause code (e.g., X61.0X1A) to fully describe the circumstances of the poisoning.
• Do not use this code for accidental poisoning or adverse effects of macrolides taken as prescribed.