Poisn by emollients, demulcents and protect, slf-hrm, sqla

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a deliberate act of self-poisoning using emollients, demulcents, or protectants. It indicates that the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to the original intentional self-harm.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic or persistent health issues that are a direct result of a past intentional overdose or misuse of substances like petroleum jelly, mineral oil, or other skin protectants. This would be used for follow-up care related to organ damage, respiratory complications, or other lasting sequelae from such an event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional self-harm event involving emollients, demulcents, or protectants.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute poisoning event; that would require an acute poisoning code.