Adverse effect of predom alpha-adrenocpt agonists, subs

This code indicates a patient is experiencing an unintended, harmful reaction to a medication that primarily stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors, such as certain decongestants or vasopressors. This adverse effect is being managed during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment for the reaction.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or monitoring of an adverse effect from an alpha-adrenoreceptor agonist, and the initial treatment for the adverse effect has already been provided. Examples include follow-up for hypertension, tachycardia, or anxiety induced by a decongestant like phenylephrine.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific manifestation of the adverse effect (e.g., I10 for hypertension).
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the drug causing the adverse effect and that it is an alpha-adrenoreceptor agonist.
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.