Poisoning by aminoglycosides, intentional self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects resulting from the deliberate self-administration of an aminoglycoside antibiotic, such as gentamicin or tobramycin, with the intent to cause harm. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code when a patient is admitted or seen in the emergency department due to an overdose of an aminoglycoside antibiotic, and medical documentation clearly indicates the overdose was intentional (e.g., suicide attempt). This code is appropriate for the initial encounter where the poisoning is being actively treated.

• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter.
• Requires an additional code for the specific aminoglycoside involved, if known (e.g., from T36.5X-).
• Do not use for accidental poisoning or adverse effects from therapeutic use; those require different codes.