T48.993
Non-billablePoisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, assault
Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault
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)
T48.991Poisn by oth agents primarily acting on the resp sys, acc
T48.992Poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, self-harm
T48.994Poisn by oth agents primarily acting on the resp sys, undet
T48.995Adverse effect of agents primarily acting on the resp sys
T48.996Underdosing of agents primarily acting on the resp sys
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, assault?
The ICD-10-CM code for poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, assault is T48.993. The full clinical description is "Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault". T48.993 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T48.993 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T48.993 represents “Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault”. 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 T48.993 a billable code?
No, T48.993 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 T48.993.
What chapter is T48.993 in?
T48.993 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T48.993?
T48.993 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 T48.993?
T48.993 has 3 child codes, including: T48.993A (Poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, asslt, init), T48.993D (Poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, asslt, subs), T48.993S (Poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, asslt, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T48.993?
Yes, when using T48.993, 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 T48.993?
T48.993 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2883258. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T48.993 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like poisn by oth agents prim acting on the resp sys, assault 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 T48.993?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T48.993 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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