T40.4: Poisoning: Other synthetic narcotics
You have been poisoned by an anesthetic.
Anesthetics are substances that can alter one’s perception and mood, for example. Anesthetics include certain painkillers such as pethidine.
A substance can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The substance may also be administered or taken by mistake.
Poisoning by an anesthetic such as certain painkillers can cause nausea, vomiting or constipation. You can have difficulties concentrating or be drowsy. You may stop breathing enough. You may also lose consciousness.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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