Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides, slf-hrm, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a deliberate act of self-poisoning with herbicides or fungicides. It indicates that the acute toxic event has passed, but the patient continues to experience health problems directly attributable to that exposure.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic conditions, organ damage, or other persistent health issues that developed as a consequence of a past intentional self-harm attempt involving herbicides or fungicides. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of poisoning but is being treated for the lasting sequelae.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., specific organ damage, neurological deficits).
• Do not use this code for acute poisoning; refer to the appropriate acute toxic effect codes.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional self-harm event involving these substances.