Poisn by antihyperlip and antiarterio drugs, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to an intentional overdose of medications used to lower cholesterol or treat hardening of the arteries. The poisoning was self-inflicted, indicating a suicide attempt or self-harm behavior.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for patients who previously experienced an intentional self-poisoning with antihyperlipidemic or antiarteriosclerotic drugs. This includes visits for ongoing medical management, psychiatric evaluation, or complications arising from the initial event, after the acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "intentional self-harm" and that the encounter is not the initial treatment for the poisoning.
• Always code the specific drug(s) involved if known, using additional T codes for drug identification.
• Consider adding an external cause code (X code) to further specify the intent and circumstances of the poisoning.