Is T48.993 a billable code?
No. T48.993 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
T48.993: Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T48.993 groups related diagnoses under poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T48.993
- T48.993APoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, initial encounter
- T48.993DPoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, subsequent encounter
- T48.993SPoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, sequela
Other codes in T48.99 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system
- T48.991Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, accidental (unintentional)header
- T48.992Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harmheader
- T48.994Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, undeterminedheader
- T48.995Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemheader
- T48.996Underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemheader
T48.993 questions
What does T48.993 mean?
T48.993 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault. 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.