Above diagnostic discharge statement

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A 40 year old female is seen in the ED with chief compliant of chest pain. The patient is admitted after examination. The patient has been taking a low dose schedule of prednisone due to a knee injury from jogging. The prednisone has been taken per prescription. After further evaluation the patient is discharged with the following statement documented at discharge; anxiety, due to either hyperthyroidism or medication allergy to prednisone.

Per ICD guidelines, what is the principal dx per the above diagnostic discharge statement?

Reference no: EM133579973

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