Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, intentional self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to an act of self-harm involving asphyxiation by a plastic bag. The initial injury has already been treated, and the patient is now receiving ongoing management for the physical or psychological sequelae of this intentional act.

Use this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for complications, mental health issues, or ongoing physical injuries directly resulting from a previous suicide attempt by plastic bag asphyxiation. This includes follow-up appointments for psychiatric care, wound checks, or monitoring of organ damage.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the encounter is for follow-up care after the initial injury.
• Always sequence this code after any mental health diagnoses (e.g., depression, suicidal ideation) that are being treated during the encounter.
• Verify that the mechanism of injury was explicitly a plastic bag and the intent was self-harm.