Is T48.996 a billable code?
No. T48.996 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
T48.996: Underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T48.996 groups related diagnoses under underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T48.996
- T48.996AUnderdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, initial encounter
- T48.996DUnderdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, subsequent encounter
- T48.996SUnderdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, 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
- T48.993Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assaultheader
- T48.994Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, undeterminedheader
- T48.995Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemheader
T48.996 questions
What does T48.996 mean?
T48.996 is the ICD-10-CM code for Underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system. 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.