T50.6X6
Non-billableUnderdosing of antidotes and chelating agents
Underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents
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)
T50.6X1Poisoning by antidotes and chelating agents, accidental
T50.6X2Poisoning by antidotes and chelating agents, self-harm
T50.6X3Poisoning by antidotes and chelating agents, assault
T50.6X4Poisoning by antidotes and chelating agents, undetermined
T50.6X5Adverse effect of antidotes and chelating agents
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents?
The ICD-10-CM code for underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents is T50.6X6. The full clinical description is "Underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents". T50.6X6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T50.6X6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T50.6X6 represents “Underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents”. 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 T50.6X6 a billable code?
No, T50.6X6 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 T50.6X6.
What chapter is T50.6X6 in?
T50.6X6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T50.6X6?
T50.6X6 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 T50.6X6?
T50.6X6 has 3 child codes, including: T50.6X6A (Underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents, init encntr), T50.6X6D (Underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents, subs encntr), T50.6X6S (Underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T50.6X6?
Yes, when using T50.6X6, 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 T50.6X6?
T50.6X6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2883699. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T50.6X6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like underdosing of antidotes and chelating agents 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 T50.6X6?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T50.6X6 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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