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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Opioid Overdose

ICD-10 Coding for Opioid Overdose

T40.1X1A

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

Also Known as:
Opioid Poisoning
Narcotic Overdose
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Opioid Overdose

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

Use ICD-10 code T40.1X1A for poisoning by heroin, accidental, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Poisoning by heroin, accidental, initial encounter

Billable Code
T40.1X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of opioid toxicity symptoms and positive heroin toxicology
documentation:
  • • Documented accidental nature of overdose

Applicable To

  • • Heroin overdose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the opioid involved and the intent.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.2

Respiratory arrest

Use when respiratory arrest is a complication of the overdose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for opioid overdose?

The ICD-10 code for opioid overdose depends on the specific opioid and intent. For accidental heroin overdose, use T40.1X1A.

How do you document an opioid overdose?

Document the specific opioid, intent, clinical findings, and response to naloxone. Include toxicology results for accuracy.

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