Adverse effect of androgens and anabolic congeners, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual condition resulting from a past adverse reaction to androgenic or anabolic steroid medications. These sequelae are persistent health problems that manifest after the acute effects of the drug have subsided.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or permanent health issue directly attributable to a previous adverse effect of androgens or anabolic congeners. Examples include persistent liver damage, cardiovascular complications, or endocrine dysfunction that developed as a consequence of such drug exposure.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic hepatitis, cardiomyopathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past adverse effect of androgens/anabolic steroids.
• Do not use for acute adverse effects; this code is specifically for sequelae.