ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code

T49: Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinorlaryngological and dental drugs

Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

T49 groups related diagnoses under poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinorlaryngological and dental drugs. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.

Billable codes under T49

T49 questions

Is T49 a billable code?

No. T49 is a header code that groups 162 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.

What does T49 mean?

T49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinorlaryngological and dental drugs. 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.