In simple words: This code means the patient has used estrogen medication in the past.This information helps doctors understand the patient's medical history.

ICD-10-CM code Z92.23 signifies a documented history of estrogen therapy.This code is used to denote the patient's past use of estrogen, regardless of the current status of treatment. It's crucial to note that this code is used to indicate a factor influencing health status and is not a diagnosis in itself.It might be used in conjunction with other codes to provide a complete clinical picture.

Example 1: A 60-year-old woman presents for a routine checkup.Her medical history includes past use of estrogen replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms. Z92.23 is used to document this history., A 55-year-old female patient is admitted for breast cancer surgery. Her past medical history includes using estrogen therapy for many years and that information needs to be documented with Z92.23., A 70-year-old woman with a history of osteoporosis is seen for a fracture.She has used estrogen therapy in the past and present for medication review.The clinician uses Z92.23 to record her history of estrogen use.

Patient's medical records showing a history of estrogen therapy prescriptions or treatments.This may include pharmacy records, physician's notes, or other relevant documentation.

** This code is used only to document a past medical history.It should not be used as the primary diagnosis unless there is a specific reason for the encounter related to the history of estrogen therapy (e.g., follow-up, medication adjustment, etc.).In such cases, an appropriate additional code must be used.