Toxic effect of dichloromethane, intentional self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects resulting from exposure to dichloromethane, specifically when the exposure was self-inflicted with the intent to cause harm. The patient is in the acute phase of treatment for this poisoning.

Apply this code for emergency department visits or initial hospital admissions where a patient has deliberately ingested, inhaled, or otherwise exposed themselves to dichloromethane with suicidal intent. This includes cases of acute poisoning requiring immediate medical intervention.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific manifestation(s) of the toxic effect.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports intentional self-harm and the initial encounter for treatment.
• Do not use for accidental or unintentional exposures; a different intent character would be required.