Asphyxiation due to hanging, intentional self-harm, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to a self-inflicted injury caused by hanging. It indicates that the initial acute treatment for the asphyxiation has already occurred, and the current encounter addresses ongoing medical or psychological sequelae.

Apply this code for encounters where a patient is receiving subsequent care for complications, rehabilitation, or mental health support following an attempted suicide by hanging. This includes visits for wound care, neurological assessment, psychiatric evaluation, or therapy after the initial hospitalization.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial acute treatment.
• Always sequence this code after any primary diagnosis related to the current reason for the encounter (e.g., specific complications, mental health diagnoses).
• Verify the intent was self-harm, as accidental or assaultive hanging would require different codes.