Poisoning by antigonadtr/antiestr/antiandrg, NEC, acc, subs

This code signifies an accidental overdose or adverse reaction to medications that interfere with hormone production or action, specifically antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, or antiandrogens. The patient is in the recovery phase or receiving follow-up care for the initial poisoning event.

Apply this code when documenting a subsequent encounter for a patient who accidentally ingested or was exposed to an excessive amount of hormone-modulating drugs like tamoxifen, flutamide, or leuprolide, and is now being managed for the effects. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring, medication adjustments, or addressing lingering symptoms after the initial acute phase.

• Ensure the poisoning was explicitly documented as accidental or unintentional.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial acute treatment.
• Verify the specific drug class involved falls under antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, or antiandrogens.