T48
Non-billableAgents prim act on smooth and skeletal musc and the resp sys
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- adverse effect of correct substance properly administered
- poisoning by overdose of substance
- poisoning by wrong substance given or taken in error
- underdosing by (inadvertently) (deliberately) taking less substance than prescribed or instructed
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- , for adverse effects, the nature of the adverse effect, such as:
- •adverse effect NOST88.7
- •aspirin gastritisK29
- •blood disordersD56-D76
- •contact dermatitisL23-L25
- •dermatitis due to substances taken internallyL27
- •nephropathyN14.0-N14.2
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for agents prim act on smooth and skeletal musc and the resp sys?
The ICD-10-CM code for agents prim act on smooth and skeletal musc and the resp sys is T48. The full clinical description is "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system". T48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T48 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T48 represents “Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T48 a billable code?
No, T48 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under T48.
What chapter is T48 in?
T48 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T48?
T48 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-).
What are the subcategories under T48?
T48 has 8 child codes, including: T48.0 (Oxytocic drugs), T48.1 (Skeletal muscle relaxants), T48.2 (And unsp drugs acting on muscles), T48.3 (Antitussives), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with T48?
Yes, when using T48, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code(s) to specify:; manifestations of poisoning; underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9); underdosing of medication regimen (Z91.12-, Z91.13-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T48?
T48 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2879914. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T48 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like agents prim act on smooth and skeletal musc and the resp sys affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T48?
T48 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE60 (Harmful effects of drugs, medicaments or biological substances, not elsewhere classified).
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