T49.8
Header — not billablePoisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other topical agents
The ICD-10 code for poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other topical agents is T49.8.
T49.8 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 1 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of spermicides
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.
Related codes in this category
- T49.0Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local antifungal, anti-infective and anti-inflammatory drugsnon-billable header
- T49.1Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antipruriticsnon-billable header
- T49.2Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local astringents and local detergentsnon-billable header
- T49.3Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectantsnon-billable header
- T49.4Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of keratolytics, keratoplastics, and other hair treatment drugs and preparationsnon-billable header
- T49.5Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of ophthalmological drugs and preparationsnon-billable header
- T49.6Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparationsnon-billable header
- T49.7Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of dental drugs, topically appliednon-billable header
- T49.9Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified topical agentnon-billable header
- T49.8Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other topical agentsnon-billable header