Poisoning by saline and osmotic laxatives, assault, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or condition resulting from an intentional act of poisoning with saline or osmotic laxatives. The original poisoning event was an assault, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that past incident.

Apply this code when documenting a current sequela (e.g., chronic electrolyte imbalance, persistent gastrointestinal dysfunction, organ damage) that is a direct consequence of a prior assault involving saline or osmotic laxative poisoning. This code is used after the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assaultive poisoning.
• Do not use for acute poisoning; this is exclusively for sequelae.