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.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
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.
No. T49 is a header code that groups 162 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
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.