Local anti-infectives and anti-inflammatory drugs causing adverse effects in therapeutic use (E946.0)

ICD-9 code E946.0 for Local anti-infectives and anti-inflammatory drugs causing adverse effects in therapeutic use is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DRUGS, MEDICINAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES CAUSING ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THERAPEUTIC USE (E930-E949).

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Sunscreen reaction

It is a contact dermatitis so the 692 is the appropriate category with the E code E946.3, I think either the 692.3 or the 692.4 the exclude note under the 692 applies to ingested drugs.... [ Read More ]

Sunscreen reaction

995.27 with E946.3 FOR ALLERGIC REACTION TO SUN SCREEN LOTION... [ Read More ]

E code to adverse reaction to steriod drop

It seems that both the codes paves similar to each other but i would prefer E932.0 as the right choice as it reads the specific dexamethasone derivatives whereas the E946 category includes all other g... [ Read More ]

E code to adverse reaction to steriod drop

An interesting question and please note the disclaimers thruout my reply. It [U]appears [/U]that the IOP are potential side effects of the drug but am [U]unsure myself [/U]as to whether or not to assi... [ Read More ]

E code to adverse reaction to steriod drop

I am looking for the correct E code to go with a patient who is a steroid responder. The medication given was dexamethasone eye drops. It caused raised elevation in the IOP. The only code I can find... [ Read More ]

E code for burn with lotion

honestly I would use the E924.0 accident caused by hot liquids and vapors, including steam. Unless the avon lotion wasn't actually hot.. Otherwise lotion is an emollient... so you could go with E94... [ Read More ]

Dermatitis Ear due to baby oil

692.1 - I think it would fit. The category says "excludes eczema of the external ear - 380.22", but I don't think they're saying dermatitis due to the toxic effect of an oil is the same as eczema, jus... [ Read More ]

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