Adverse effect of hormones and synthetic substitutes, init

This code signifies an undesirable or harmful reaction experienced by a patient due to the therapeutic use of hormones or synthetic substitutes other than adrenal cortical, androgenic, estrogenic, or progestational hormones. This reaction occurs during the initial period of treatment or management of the adverse effect.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms or conditions directly attributable to an adverse effect from medications like thyroid hormones, growth hormones, or antidiuretic hormones, and it's their first encounter for this specific issue. This includes situations where the patient is experiencing side effects, toxicity, or allergic reactions to these types of hormonal therapies.

• Always sequence the manifestation code first, followed by this adverse effect code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the hormone type as "other" and not one of the more specific categories (e.g., estrogen, androgen).
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial" encounter for the adverse effect, not a subsequent follow-up.