Adverse effect of other psychostimulants, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or residual condition resulting from a past adverse reaction to a psychostimulant medication other than methylphenidate or amphetamine. The original adverse effect is no longer acute but has left a lasting impact on the patient's health.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or permanent sequela directly attributable to a previous adverse effect of a psychostimulant (e.g., modafinil, armodafinil) that is not methylphenidate or amphetamine. This applies when the patient is no longer experiencing the acute adverse effect but is dealing with its lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela(e) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past adverse effect of a qualifying psychostimulant.
• Do not use for acute adverse effects; refer to the appropriate acute adverse effect code for the initial event.