Underdosing of predominantly beta-adrenocpt agonists, subs

This code signifies a patient's underdosing of beta-blocker medications, specifically those that primarily target beta-adrenoreceptors. It indicates that the patient did not receive or take the prescribed amount of their beta-blocker, leading to potential therapeutic failure or exacerbation of their underlying condition.

This code is appropriate for documenting situations where a patient's beta-blocker regimen was insufficient, and the encounter is for follow-up care, monitoring, or management of the consequences of this underdosing. It applies when the underdosing is not the initial presentation but rather a subsequent event requiring ongoing attention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states underdosing of a beta-adrenoreceptor agonist and that this is not the initial encounter.
• Pair this code with a code for the underlying condition being treated by the beta-blocker (e.g., hypertension, angina, heart failure).
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" (D) and not initial (A) or sequela (S).