Toxic effect of chloroform, intentional self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects resulting from the deliberate ingestion, inhalation, or other exposure to chloroform with the intent to harm oneself. The "initial encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the toxic effects.

Apply this code when documenting the initial hospital visit or emergency department presentation of a patient who has intentionally poisoned themselves with chloroform. This includes cases of suicide attempts or self-inflicted harm where chloroform is the causative agent and the patient is undergoing initial evaluation and management.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific manifestation of the toxic effect (e.g., respiratory failure, cardiac arrhythmia).
• Do not use this code for accidental exposures or therapeutic misadventures; those require different T codes.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "intentional self-harm" intent and that this is the first time the patient is being seen for this specific episode of care.