Adverse effect of oth estrogens and progestogens, init

This code signifies an undesirable or harmful reaction experienced by a patient due to the therapeutic use of estrogen or progestogen medications, excluding those specifically for contraception or male hormones. These adverse effects can range from mild to severe and are directly attributable to the drug's pharmacological action rather than an overdose or poisoning.

Use this code when documenting a patient's initial presentation for symptoms or conditions arising from an adverse reaction to prescribed estrogens or progestogens. This includes scenarios such as a patient developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) while on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or experiencing severe nausea and vomiting from progestin treatment.

• Always sequence this code first when the adverse effect is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Code the specific manifestation of the adverse effect (e.g., DVT, nausea) as a secondary diagnosis.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the adverse effect to the estrogen or progestogen medication and specifies it was a therapeutic dose.