T49.8X1
Non-billablePoisoning by oth topical agents, accidental (unintentional)
Poisoning by other topical agents, accidental (unintentional)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Poisoning by other topical agents NOS
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
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids, topically used
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify 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-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for poisoning by oth topical agents, accidental (unintentional)?
The ICD-10-CM code for poisoning by oth topical agents, accidental (unintentional) is T49.8X1. The full clinical description is "Poisoning by other topical agents, accidental (unintentional)". T49.8X1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T49.8X1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T49.8X1 represents "Poisoning by other topical agents, accidental (unintentional)". 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 T49.8X1 a billable code?
No, T49.8X1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T49.8X1.
What chapter is T49.8X1 in?
T49.8X1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T49.8X1?
T49.8X1 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 T49.8X1?
T49.8X1 has 3 child codes, including: T49.8X1A (Poisoning by oth topical agents, accidental, init), T49.8X1D (Poisoning by oth topical agents, accidental, subs), T49.8X1S (Poisoning by oth topical agents, accidental, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T49.8X1?
Yes, when using T49.8X1 you should also code: code to identify 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 T49.8X1?
T49.8X1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2883477, C0478455. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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