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HomeICD-10 CodesT49
ICD-10-CM
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T49

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Coding Guidance
Coding Guidance T49 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Includes
From
  • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids, topically used
Excludes 1
From
  • birth trauma ( P10-P15 )
  • obstetric trauma ( O70-O71 )
Use Additional Code
From
Use Additional Code The 'use additional code' note instructs that a secondary code should be added to provide more detail. 1 item From S00-T88: • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18 .-)

More Specific Codes

T49.0
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local antifungal, anti-infective and anti-inflammatory drugs T49.0
T49.1
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antipruritics T49.1
T49.2
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local astringents and local detergents T49.2
T49.3
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectants T49.3
T49.4
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of keratolytics, keratoplastics, and other hair treatment drugs and preparations T49.4
T49.5
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of ophthalmological drugs and preparations T49.5
T49.6
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations T49.6
T49.7
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of dental drugs, topically applied T49.7
T49.8
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other topical agents T49.8
T49.9
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified topical agent T49.9
S00-T88
S00-T88 - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov