Poisoning by androgens and anabolic congeners, acc, init

This code signifies an acute, unintended adverse reaction or overdose resulting from the ingestion, administration, or exposure to androgenic or anabolic steroid substances. The patient is experiencing the initial phase of treatment for this poisoning event.

Apply this code when a patient presents to the emergency department or clinic with symptoms of poisoning due to accidental or unintentional misuse of anabolic steroids or related androgenic compounds. This includes cases of accidental overdose, incorrect dosage administration, or unintended exposure leading to toxic effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the poisoning was accidental or unintentional.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the poisoning episode; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific substance (if known) from categories T36-T50 as a secondary diagnosis, if applicable.