Underdosing of androgens and anabolic congeners, subs encntr

This code signifies a patient's insufficient intake or administration of androgenic or anabolic steroid medications during a follow-up visit. This underdosing could be due to patient non-adherence, incorrect dosage prescribed, or issues with medication availability, leading to suboptimal therapeutic effects.

Use this code when documenting a patient's return visit where the physician identifies that previously prescribed androgen or anabolic steroid therapy was not taken as directed or was insufficient, and the patient is still experiencing symptoms related to the underdosing. This applies to situations where the underdosing is an ongoing issue being addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the underdosing of an androgen or anabolic congener and that this is a subsequent encounter.
• Always code the specific manifestation of the underdosing (e.g., persistent hypogonadism) as a primary diagnosis, with this code as a secondary diagnosis.
• Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or sequela (S) by verifying the encounter type in the medical record.