Agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane ophthalmo logical otorhinolaryngological and dental drugs causing adverse effects in therapeutic use (E946)
ICD-9 code E946 for Agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane ophthalmo logical otorhinolaryngological and dental 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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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 ]
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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 ]
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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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