Poisoning by oth estrogens and progestogens, assault, subs

This code signifies a subsequent encounter for a patient who has been intentionally harmed by the administration or ingestion of other specified estrogens or progestogens. This implies a deliberate act of poisoning with these hormonal medications, and the current visit is for follow-up care, monitoring, or treatment of residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's return visit for ongoing management of symptoms or complications stemming from a confirmed assault involving estrogens or progestogens. This would include follow-up appointments after initial emergency treatment, or for addressing long-term health impacts.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis indicating the specific effects of the poisoning.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "assault" intent and that this is not the initial encounter for the poisoning.
• Verify the specific estrogen or progestogen involved falls under "other" categories, as distinct codes exist for certain common hormonal agents.