Find information on suicide attempt diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 codes), risk assessment, and treatment options. Learn about healthcare provider resources for suicide prevention and intervention, mental health support, and crisis intervention. This resource covers best practices for documenting suicide attempts in medical records, including specific terms, phrases, and coding guidelines relevant to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Also known as
Intentional self-harm
Covers suicide attempts by various methods.
Poisoning by drugs, medicaments
Relevant if a drug overdose was involved.
Intentional self-harm by other means
Includes methods like hanging, drowning, firearms.
Mental and behavioural disorders due to psychoactive substance use
May be relevant if substance use contributed.
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Suicide attempt confirmed?
Misinterpretation of documentation leading to coding of self-harm without suicidal intent, impacting severity and reimbursement.
Delayed or missing physician documentation of suicidal ideation or plan, hindering accurate coding and quality reporting.
Lack of specific documentation of the method used in the suicide attempt resulting in less specific codes and data loss.
Patient presents with a suicide attempt, confirmed by self-report and corroborating evidence. Presenting problems include [Specific method used e.g., intentional overdose of acetaminophen, self-inflicted laceration to left wrist, single gunshot wound to non-vital area]. Patient reports [Patient's stated reason for attempt e.g., feelings of hopelessness, overwhelming stress, recent relationship loss]. Mental status examination reveals [Patient's current mental state e.g., affect is constricted, thought content preoccupied with death, judgment and insight impaired]. Suicide risk assessment indicates [Level of risk e.g., high, moderate, low] based on [Factors contributing to risk assessment e.g., presence of suicidal ideation with intent and plan, access to lethal means, history of previous attempts, lack of protective factors]. Differential diagnoses considered include Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood. Current medications include [List medications]. Allergies include [List allergies]. Past medical history significant for [Relevant medical history]. Family history includes [Relevant family history, including any history of suicide attempts or mental illness]. Social history is notable for [Relevant social history e.g., unemployment, social isolation, recent stressful life events]. Patient was medically stabilized [Description of medical intervention provided e.g., gastric lavage, wound care, surgical intervention]. Psychiatric consultation obtained. Recommendations include [Recommended interventions e.g., inpatient psychiatric admission, intensive outpatient program, crisis intervention services, medication management for underlying psychiatric conditions]. Diagnosis: Suicide attempt (ICD-10-CM T14.91XA). Treatment plan focuses on safety planning, addressing underlying mental health conditions, and enhancing coping skills. Follow-up scheduled with [Type of follow-up and timeframe e.g., psychiatry in 24 hours, therapy in 72 hours]. Prognosis is guarded. Continued assessment for suicidal ideation and safety planning are paramount.