T50.9 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for T50.9 ICD 10 code:
And unsp drugs, medicaments and biological substances
Codes
- T50.90 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.901 Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional)
- T50.901A Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T50.901D Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T50.901S Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T50.902 Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm
- T50.902A Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T50.902D Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T50.902S Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T50.903 Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault
- T50.903A Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, initial encounter
- T50.903D Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, subsequent encounter
- T50.903S Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, sequela
- T50.904 Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined
- T50.904A Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, initial encounter
- T50.904D Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T50.904S Poisoning by unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, sequela
- T50.905 Adverse effect of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.905A Adverse effect of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
- T50.905D Adverse effect of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50.905S Adverse effect of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
- T50.906 Underdosing of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.906A Underdosing of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
- T50.906D Underdosing of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50.906S Underdosing of unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
- T50.91 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.911 Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional)
- T50.911A Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T50.911D Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T50.911S Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T50.912 Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm
- T50.912A Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T50.912D Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T50.912S Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T50.913 Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault
- T50.913A Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, initial encounter
- T50.913D Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, subsequent encounter
- T50.913S Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, sequela
- T50.914 Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined
- T50.914A Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, initial encounter
- T50.914D Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T50.914S Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, sequela
- T50.915 Adverse effect of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.915A Adverse effect of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
- T50.915D Adverse effect of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50.915S Adverse effect of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
- T50.916 Underdosing of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.916A Underdosing of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
- T50.916D Underdosing of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50.916S Underdosing of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
- T50.99 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.991 Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional)
- T50.991A Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T50.991D Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T50.991S Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T50.992 Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm
- T50.992A Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T50.992D Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T50.992S Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T50.993 Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault
- T50.993A Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, initial encounter
- T50.993D Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, subsequent encounter
- T50.993S Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, sequela
- T50.994 Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined
- T50.994A Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, initial encounter
- T50.994D Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T50.994S Poisoning by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined, sequela
- T50.995 Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.995A Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
- T50.995D Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50.995S Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
- T50.996 Underdosing of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50.996A Underdosing of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
- T50.996D Underdosing of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
- T50.996S Underdosing of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T50.9 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- T36-T50 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- T50 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of diuretics and other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
T50.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T50.9 ICD 10 code
Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. But medicines can also cause unwanted reactions, such as drug interactions, side effects, and allergies.
What is a drug interaction?
A drug interaction is a change in the way a drug acts in the body when taken with certain other drugs, foods, or supplements or when taken while you have certain medical conditions. Examples include:
- Two drugs, such as aspirin and blood thinners
- Drugs and food, such as statins and grapefruit
- Drugs and supplements, such as gingko and blood thinners
- Drugs and medical conditions, such as aspirin and peptic ulcers
Interactions could cause a drug to be more or less effective, cause side effects, or change the way one or both drugs work.
What are side effects?
Side effects are unwanted, usually unpleasant, effects caused by medicines. Most are mild, such as a stomachache, dry mouth, or drowsiness, and go away after you stop taking the medicine. Others can be more serious. Sometimes a drug can interact with a disease that you have and cause a side effect. For example, if you have a heart condition, certain decongestants can cause you to have a rapid heartbeat.
What are drug allergies?
Drug allergies are another type of reaction. They can range from mild to life-threatening. Skin reactions, such as hives and rashes, are the most common type. Anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, is less common.
How can I stay safe when taking medicines?
When you start a new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, make sure you understand how to take it correctly. Know which other medicines, foods, and supplements you need to avoid. Always talk to your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions about your medicines.
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