Adverse effect of slctv serotonin reuptake inhibtr, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual condition resulting from an adverse reaction to a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It indicates that the initial adverse effect has resolved, but the patient continues to experience a lasting consequence attributable to the drug.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or permanent sequela directly linked to a past adverse effect of an SSRI. Examples include persistent sexual dysfunction after discontinuing an SSRI, or a lasting neurological deficit following a severe SSRI-induced adverse event. This code is appropriate when the acute adverse effect is no longer present, but its impact remains.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., sexual dysfunction, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to a past adverse effect of an SSRI.
• Do not use this code for acute or ongoing adverse effects; use the appropriate acute adverse effect code for those scenarios.