Poisoning by androgens and anabolic congeners

This code signifies an adverse reaction or toxic effect resulting from the ingestion, exposure to, or administration of androgenic hormones or anabolic steroids. This includes both therapeutic misadventures and intentional misuse, leading to systemic effects.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is experiencing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to an overdose, adverse effect, or poisoning from androgens or anabolic steroids. This applies to scenarios such as accidental ingestion, recreational abuse, or therapeutic over-administration.

• Always code the specific manifestation of the poisoning (e.g., hepatic dysfunction, psychiatric symptoms) as an additional diagnosis.
• Distinguish between adverse effects in therapeutic use (E-code for drug, then this code) and poisoning due to accidental or intentional overdose (E-code for poisoning, then this code).
• Ensure documentation specifies the substance as an androgen or anabolic congener; do not use for other hormone poisonings.