Poisn by cardi-stim glycos/drug simlar act, acc, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an accidental overdose or poisoning by cardiac glycosides or similar cardiotonic agents. These sequelae can manifest as chronic cardiac arrhythmias, persistent neurological deficits, or other lasting organ damage that occurred as a direct result of the initial poisoning event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a residual effect of a past, unintentional poisoning by cardiac stimulants. This is used for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related health issues.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic atrial fibrillation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past accidental poisoning by cardiac glycosides.
• Do not use for acute poisoning events; this code is exclusively for sequelae.