Is T38.801 a billable code?
No. T38.801 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T38.801: Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional)
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T38.801 groups related diagnoses under poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional). It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T38.801
- T38.801APoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T38.801DPoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T38.801SPoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional), sequela
Other codes in T38.80 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes
- T38.802Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harmheader
- T38.803Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, assaultheader
- T38.804Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, undeterminedheader
- T38.805Adverse effect of unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutesheader
- T38.806Underdosing of unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutesheader
T38.801 questions
What does T38.801 mean?
T38.801 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional). It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.