Underdosing of androgens and anabolic congeners, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from insufficient administration or intake of androgenic and anabolic steroid medications. It indicates that the patient's current health issue is a direct result of having received too little of these hormones in the past.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a residual effect of historical underdosing of testosterone or other anabolic steroids. This could include ongoing symptoms of hypogonadism or other endocrine imbalances directly attributable to the past inadequate treatment.

• Requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate a sequela, meaning the residual effect of a previous underdosing event.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific condition(s) or symptoms being treated that are a result of the underdosing.
• Do not use for acute underdosing events; this code is specifically for the lasting effects.