Hormone replacement therapy

This code indicates a patient is currently receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for various conditions. It signifies ongoing treatment with exogenous hormones to supplement or replace naturally occurring hormones that are deficient or absent. This can include therapies for menopausal symptoms, hypogonadism, or other endocrine disorders.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current use of hormone replacement therapy, regardless of the specific hormone or route of administration. It is appropriate for both long-term maintenance therapy and shorter-term treatment regimens. This code is typically assigned as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for the patient's overall health status and treatment plan.

• Always code the underlying condition necessitating HRT first, followed by this code.
• Do not use this code for contraception or fertility treatment; specific codes exist for those indications.
• This code indicates current use; do not use for a history of HRT if the patient is no longer receiving the therapy.