Find information on Tylenol overdose diagnosis, including acetaminophen toxicity, acute liver failure, hepatotoxicity, and treatment protocols. Learn about relevant medical codes like ICD-10-CM T39.1X5A and clinical documentation requirements for accurate medical coding and billing related to acetaminophen poisoning and its complications. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals on managing and documenting Tylenol overdose cases.
Also known as
Poisoning by acetaminophen
Overdose of Tylenol (acetaminophen).
Poisoning by drugs, medicaments
Adverse effects from drug poisoning, including Tylenol.
Toxic liver disease
Liver damage due to toxins like acetaminophen overdose.
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Intentional overdose?
Yes
Suicidal intent?
No
Therapeutic misuse?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Tylenol Overdose |
Acute Liver Failure |
Drug-Induced Liver Injury |
Miscoding acetaminophen poisoning with other drug codes or unspecified poisoning, leading to inaccurate data and claims.
Failing to capture hepatic injury related to Tylenol overdose can impact DRG assignment and quality metrics.
Lack of documentation specifying accidental vs. intentional overdose can affect coding accuracy and compliance.
Patient presents with suspected acetaminophen overdose, possibly related to intentional or unintentional ingestion of Tylenol. Chief complaints may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and malaise. Onset of symptoms occurred approximately [timeframe] after ingestion of estimated [quantity] mg of acetaminophen. Patient's medical history includes [relevant medical history, e.g., liver disease, alcohol use disorder, depression] and current medications include [list current medications]. Physical examination revealed [vital signs, e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature; and physical findings, e.g., pallor, diaphoresis, tenderness to palpation in right upper quadrant]. Initial laboratory tests ordered include serum acetaminophen levels, liver function tests (LFTs) including AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin, coagulation studies (PT, INR), basic metabolic panel, and blood glucose. Differential diagnosis includes drug-induced liver injury, viral hepatitis, and other causes of acute abdominal pain. Initial treatment includes administration of activated charcoal if ingestion occurred within [timeframe] hours, and consideration for N-acetylcysteine (NAC) therapy based on the Rumack-Matthew nomogram and patient's clinical presentation. Patient's condition will be closely monitored for signs of hepatotoxicity, including encephalopathy, coagulopathy, and renal failure. Poison control center was contacted for consultation and guidance. Diagnosis is coded as T39.111A, poisoning by acetaminophen, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter. Further management will be based on the evolution of patient's clinical status and laboratory findings. Follow-up care and patient education regarding safe medication use and storage will be provided.