Poisoning by appetite depressants, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication arising from a deliberate act of self-poisoning using appetite depressants. The initial acute poisoning event has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing management.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition or residual effect directly attributable to a past intentional overdose of appetite depressants. Examples include persistent organ damage, neurological deficits, or psychiatric sequelae that developed as a result of the self-harm attempt.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic kidney disease, neuropathy).
• Do not use this code for the initial acute poisoning event; use the appropriate acute poisoning code with the 7th character "A" (initial encounter).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional self-harm by appetite depressants.