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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acetaminophen Overdose

ICD-10 Coding for Acetaminophen Overdose

T39.1X1A
T39.12XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acetaminophen overdose includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Paracetamol Overdose
Tylenol Overdose
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acetaminophen Overdose

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acetaminophen Overdose

Use ICD-10 code T39.1X1A for poisoning by 4-aminophenol derivatives, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Poisoning by 4-aminophenol derivatives, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Billable Code
T39.1X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient's statement and lab results confirming accidental overdose
documentation:
  • • Clear documentation of accidental ingestion and clinical symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Accidental acetaminophen overdose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the intent and clinical findings to support the chosen code

Poisoning by 4-aminophenol derivatives, intentional self-harm, initial encounter

Non-Billable
T39.12XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient history indicating intentional ingestion
  • • Psychiatric evaluation confirming self-harm intent

Applicable To

  • • Intentional acetaminophen overdose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the intent and clinical findings to support the chosen code
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K72.0

Acute and subacute hepatic failure

Use when liver failure is a result of the overdose

D68.9

Coagulation defects, unspecified

Use when there is coagulopathy due to overdose

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acetaminophen overdose?

The ICD-10 code for acetaminophen overdose is T39.1, with additional characters to specify intent, such as T39.1X1A for accidental and T39.12XA for intentional self-harm.

How do you document acetaminophen overdose?

Document acetaminophen overdose by specifying the intent, amount ingested, time of ingestion, clinical symptoms, and lab results. Include patient statements and psychiatric evaluations if applicable.

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