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Low Testosterone Level Leads to 257.2

Question: There is an ICD-9 code for female hormone replacement therapy: V07.4. But is there a code for male hormone replacement therapy? The patient is receiving testosterone injections monthly for hypogonadism; he has low testosterone levels.


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Answer: Since the patient is receiving testosterone injections for a low testosterone level, also known as “low T,” the appropriate ICD-9 diagnosis in this clinical scenario would be 257.2 (Other testicular hypofunction).

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