Poisoning by opium, intentional self-harm, sequela

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

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic organ damage, neurological deficits, or persistent mental health issues that are directly linked to a prior suicide attempt using opium. This code is appropriate for follow-up care and management of these lasting effects, after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic liver failure).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional opium poisoning.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of the poisoning itself; use the acute poisoning code with the appropriate seventh character for that scenario.