Poisoning by androgens and anabolic congeners, acc, sequela

This code describes a long-term health problem or condition that arises as a direct consequence of an accidental (unintentional) poisoning by androgens or anabolic steroids. It signifies that the acute phase of the poisoning has passed, but residual effects or complications persist.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, organ damage, or other lasting sequelae directly attributable to an earlier, unintentional exposure to androgens or anabolic congeners. Examples include persistent liver dysfunction, cardiovascular issues, or endocrine imbalances that developed after the acute poisoning event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., K76.0 for fatty liver).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past accidental androgen/anabolic poisoning.
• Verify the poisoning was unintentional; intentional poisonings (e.g., suicide attempts) would use different codes.