Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, self-harm, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a deliberate act of self-poisoning with lead or lead compounds. It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to the lasting health problems caused by a past intentional lead exposure.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously attempted suicide or intentionally harmed themselves using lead, and is now experiencing chronic neurological, renal, or other systemic damage attributable to that event. This code is appropriate for conditions like lead-induced neuropathy or nephropathy that persist after the acute poisoning has resolved.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., lead encephalopathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional lead exposure.
• Do not use for acute poisoning; this code is exclusively for sequelae.