Toxic effect of unsp seafood, intentional self-harm, init

This code signifies a patient presenting with adverse health effects resulting from the deliberate ingestion of an unknown type of seafood, with the intent to harm themselves. The toxic reaction is acute and the patient is receiving initial treatment for this self-inflicted poisoning.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient intentionally consumed an unspecified seafood product to cause self-harm, and this is their first encounter for this specific event. This would include situations like a suicide attempt involving seafood where the specific type of seafood is not identified.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "intentional self-harm" or "suicide attempt" in relation to the seafood ingestion.
• Only use this code when the specific type of seafood causing the toxic effect is not documented. If known, a more specific T61 subcategory should be used.
• The "X A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter, meaning the patient is receiving active treatment for the toxic effect.