Poisn by keratolyt/keratplst/hair trmt drug, self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient's self-inflicted poisoning specifically from substances like keratolytics, keratoplastics, or other hair treatment products. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries or complications resulting from this intentional self-harm event, rather than the initial treatment.

Use this code when documenting subsequent encounters for patients who have intentionally poisoned themselves with hair treatment drugs or preparations. This includes follow-up appointments for ongoing management of organ damage, skin lesions, or other systemic effects caused by the poisoning. It is appropriate for situations such as monitoring recovery, managing chronic complications, or providing further treatment after the acute phase has passed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the poisoning was intentional self-harm and not accidental.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the poisoning.
• Always code with an external cause code (X-code) to specify the intent and circumstances of the poisoning.