Poisoning by rifampicins, intentional self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previous act of intentional self-poisoning with rifampicins. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual effect directly attributable to that past event, rather than the acute poisoning itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition or permanent injury that is a direct result of a prior self-inflicted overdose of rifampicins. This would be used after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the lasting sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute phase of poisoning; refer to acute poisoning codes for that scenario.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional rifampicin self-harm.