Jeff is being seen today for his hypopituitarism, induced by the drug bleomycin, initial encounter. What is/are the correct code(s) for this condition?
A) E23.1
B) T45.1X5A, E23.1
C) E23.1, T45.1X5A
D) T45.1X5A

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According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, when a patient is seen for an adverse effect of a drug and a manifestation of the drug's effect is also present, both codes should be assigned. Therefore, code E23.1 for hypopituitarism and code T45.1X5A for adverse effect of bleomycin are both correct codes to assign for this encounter. However, since E23.1 is the more definitive diagnosis, it should be listed first. The correct sequencing of codes is important for proper reimbursement and accurate data collection. Hence, choice C is the best option.

Jeff Is Being Seen Today for His Hypopituitarism, Induced by the Drug