Underdosing of stimulant laxatives, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient's insufficient intake or administration of a prescribed stimulant laxative, leading to ongoing or unresolved symptoms. It indicates that the patient is still under medical care for the consequences of this underdosing.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, monitoring, or further treatment related to the adverse effects of not taking enough stimulant laxative. This includes scenarios where constipation persists or worsens due to inadequate dosage, and the patient is seen for management of these ongoing issues.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "underdosing" and specifies "stimulant laxative."
• The 7th character "D" is crucial, indicating a subsequent encounter for ongoing care.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the condition being treated by the laxative (e.g., chronic constipation).