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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acetaminophen Toxicity

ICD-10 Coding for Acetaminophen Toxicity

T39.1X1A
K71.10

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Poisoning by acetaminophen, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Billable Code
T39.1X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Accidental ingestion with elevated serum levels

Applicable To

  • • Accidental overdose of acetaminophen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the intent of overdose.

Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
K71.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ALT/AST >1,000 IU/L
  • • INR >1.5

Applicable To

  • • Hepatic necrosis due to acetaminophen toxicity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure liver function tests are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R78.81

Finding of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood

Use when elevated acetaminophen levels are found without symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acetaminophen toxicity?

The ICD-10 code for acetaminophen toxicity is T39.1, with additional characters to specify the intent, such as T39.1X1A for accidental overdose.

How do you document acetaminophen overdose?

Document the time and amount of ingestion, serum acetaminophen levels, liver function tests, and the application of the Rumack-Matthew nomogram.

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