Poisoning by unsp hormone antagonists, undetermined, init

Poisoning by unspecified hormone antagonists, undetermined, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a case of poisoning due to an unknown or unidentifiable hormone antagonist, where the intent (accidental, intentional self-harm, assault) cannot be determined. The patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for this poisoning.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning from a substance identified as a hormone antagonist, but the specific type of antagonist is not documented, and the circumstances surrounding the poisoning are unclear. This is appropriate for the initial visit where diagnostic workup and treatment for the poisoning are initiated.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "undetermined" intent for the poisoning.
Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent care for the same poisoning would require a different encounter character.
Requires a secondary code for the specific manifestation of the poisoning, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T38.904Poisoning by unspecified hormone antagonists, undetermined

T38.904A(current)

Crosswalks

962.9ApproxICD-9 962.91-to-manyICD-9 E98.041-to-manyICD-9

Same Category

T38Hormones and their synthetic substitutes and antag, NEC T38.0Glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues T38.0X