T45.4X
Header — not billablePoisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of iron and its compounds
The ICD-10 code for poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of iron and its compounds is T45.4X.
T45.4X is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 6 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under T45.4X
- T45.4X1Poisoning by iron and its compounds, accidental (unintentional)
- T45.4X2Poisoning by iron and its compounds, intentional self-harm
- T45.4X3Poisoning by iron and its compounds, assault
- T45.4X4Poisoning by iron and its compounds, undetermined
- T45.4X5Adverse effect of iron and its compounds
- T45.4X6Underdosing of iron and its compounds