Underdosing of glucocort/synth analog, sequela

This code signifies a patient's current health condition or complication that is a direct result of not receiving enough glucocorticoid medication or synthetic analogues in the past. This could stem from a patient not taking their prescribed dose, a physician prescribing an insufficient amount, or issues with medication absorption. The sequela indicates a long-term or residual effect of this underdosing event.

Use this code when documenting a chronic condition, ongoing symptom, or permanent damage that has been definitively linked to a prior period of insufficient glucocorticoid therapy. Examples include adrenal insufficiency, persistent inflammatory conditions that worsened due to underdosing, or long-term complications arising from inadequate steroid treatment for autoimmune diseases. This code is for the result of the underdosing, not the underdosing event itself.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly establishes a causal link between the past underdosing and the current sequela.
• Do not use this code for acute underdosing events or when the patient is currently experiencing underdosing; use the acute underdosing codes for those scenarios.