T38.812
Non-billablePoisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm
Poisoning by anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones, intentional self-harm
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm?
The ICD-10-CM code for poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm is T38.812. The full clinical description is "Poisoning by anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones, intentional self-harm". T38.812 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T38.812 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T38.812 represents “Poisoning by anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones, intentional self-harm”. 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 T38.812 a billable code?
No, T38.812 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 T38.812.
What chapter is T38.812 in?
T38.812 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T38.812?
T38.812 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-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under T38.812?
T38.812 has 3 child codes, including: T38.812A (Poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm, init), T38.812D (Poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm, subs), T38.812S (Poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T38.812?
Yes, when using T38.812, 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 T38.812?
T38.812 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2877225. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T38.812 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like poisoning by anterior pituitary hormones, self-harm 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 T38.812?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T38.812 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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