Personal history of estrogen therapy

This diagnosis code indicates a patient's past use of estrogen therapy, regardless of the reason for its administration. It signifies that the patient has a documented history of receiving estrogen, which may be relevant to their current health status or future treatment plans.

This code is appropriate when a patient's medical record indicates prior estrogen use, such as for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), contraception, or treatment of specific conditions like osteoporosis or certain cancers. It should be assigned when the historical use of estrogen is pertinent to the current encounter, even if the therapy has been discontinued.

• Assign this code as a secondary diagnosis when the history of estrogen therapy is relevant to the patient's current care.
• Do not use this code for current estrogen therapy; instead, code the specific estrogen medication and its indication.
• Ensure documentation clearly states a history of estrogen use, not just a discussion about potential future therapy.