Poisoning by lysergide, intentional self-harm, init encntr

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse effects or toxicity resulting from the deliberate self-administration of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). The intent behind the ingestion is to cause self-harm, rather than recreational use or accidental exposure. The "initial encounter" indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific poisoning.

This code is appropriate for documenting cases where a patient has intentionally ingested LSD with suicidal or self-injurious intent and is currently undergoing initial evaluation and treatment. This includes emergency department visits, inpatient admissions, or outpatient encounters for the acute management of LSD poisoning in a self-harm context.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific manifestation of the poisoning (e.g., hallucinations, psychosis).
• Do not use this code if the intent was accidental or recreational; different codes exist for those scenarios.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "intentional self-harm" aspect and the "initial encounter" for accurate code assignment.