2025 ICD-10-CM code T14.91XS
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Injury of unspecified body region Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Suicide attempt, sequela.
The medical necessity for coding T14.91XS is established by the presence of lasting physical or psychological effects directly attributable to a prior suicide attempt.These sequelae require ongoing medical or therapeutic intervention.
The clinical responsibility for this code involves evaluating the patient's injuries resulting from the suicide attempt, providing appropriate medical care, and documenting the injuries and sequelae accurately.Mental health assessment and treatment may also be necessary.
In simple words: This code is for someone who tried to kill themselves and now has lasting problems as a result. The specific injury isn't known.
This code classifies a suicide attempt that resulted in sequelae (lasting effects or complications) of the attempt.It is used when the injury from the suicide attempt is not specified to a particular body region.Additional codes may be necessary to specify the injury and external cause.
Example 1: A patient is admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt by overdose.They suffer liver damage as a result.T14.91XS is coded to represent the sequela of the suicide attempt, while additional codes would be used to specify the liver damage and the type of overdose., A patient presents to the emergency department with self-inflicted lacerations to their wrists, resulting in permanent nerve damage.T14.91XS is coded, along with additional codes to specify the lacerations and nerve damage, to reflect the sequelae. A secondary code from Chapter 20 would also be used to describe the cause of injury (self-harm)., A patient is seen in outpatient therapy following a suicide attempt by jumping from a height. They sustained a fractured ankle that has healed, but continue to experience chronic pain.T14.91XS reflects the lasting effect (chronic pain) of the initial injury. Additional codes would specify the fracture and pain management treatment.
Thorough documentation is crucial.This includes the method of the suicide attempt, the specific injuries sustained,any residual physical or psychological effects, and treatment provided.Documentation should clearly indicate the causal relationship between the suicide attempt and the sequelae.
** Always consider the context of the patient's encounter and utilize additional codes to provide a complete and accurate picture of the patient's condition.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Office