Poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication resulting from an intentional overdose or misuse of anterior pituitary hormones. These hormones, such as growth hormone or prolactin, were taken with the intent to cause self-harm, and the patient is now experiencing a lasting effect from that event.

This code is used when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, organ damage, or other persistent health issue directly attributable to a past intentional self-poisoning involving anterior pituitary hormones. This would apply to follow-up encounters after the acute poisoning has been treated, focusing on the residual effects.

• Always assign 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 involving anterior pituitary hormones.
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning events; instead, use the appropriate acute poisoning code from the T38.812 category.