ICD-10-CM T38.996: Underdosing of other hormone antagonists

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T38.996

Underdosing of other hormone antagonists

Parent Code (Less Specific):

T38 - Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of hormones and their synthetic substitutes and antagonists, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code T38.996 (Underdosing of other hormone antagonists)

ICD-10-CM code T38.996 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T38.996 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T38.996 - Underdosing of other hormone antagonists. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Underdosing of other hormone antagonists.