Template:ICD10 Guideline overdose
This template is used for the dxs in the Category:Adverse effect to consistently explain how to use them.
To use:
- {{ICD10 Guideline overdose}}
Overdose/toxicity codes
Overdose/toxicity codes are to be used for drugs that have been used at an inappropriate dose or frequency, or in a recreational /non-prescription use setting.
For bad outcomes caused by drugs that had been used appropriately, in most cases a counterpart dx will exits in:
See ICD10 Guideline for drugs and substances for more info on coding substance related ICD10 diagnoses.