Toxic effect of phenol and phenol homolog, slf-hrm, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a deliberate act of self-poisoning with phenol or related chemical compounds. These sequelae can manifest as chronic organ damage, neurological deficits, or persistent skin lesions that occurred after the acute toxic event.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past intentional self-harm incident involving phenol or its homologues, and the acute phase of the poisoning has resolved. This applies to follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for these lasting complications.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving phenol.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute poisoning event; instead, use the appropriate acute toxic effect code.