T36.8 — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other systemic antibiotics
Is T36.8 billable?
No — T36.8 is a non-billable header code. T36.8 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath T36.8.
Billable codes under this header
- T36.8X1APoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T36.8X1DPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T36.8X1SPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T36.8X2APoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T36.8X2DPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T36.8X2SPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T36.8X3APoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, assault, initial encounter
- T36.8X3DPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, assault, subsequent encounter
- T36.8X3SPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, assault, sequela
- T36.8X4APoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, undetermined, initial encounter
- T36.8X4DPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T36.8X4SPoisoning by other systemic antibiotics, undetermined, sequela
- T36.8X5AAdverse effect of other systemic antibiotics, initial encounter
- T36.8X5DAdverse effect of other systemic antibiotics, subsequent encounter
- T36.8X5SAdverse effect of other systemic antibiotics, sequela
- T36.8X6AUnderdosing of other systemic antibiotics, initial encounter
- T36.8X6DUnderdosing of other systemic antibiotics, subsequent encounter
- T36.8X6SUnderdosing of other systemic antibiotics, sequela
T36.8 at a glance
| Code | T36.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other systemic antibiotics |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below can never be reported together with T36.8 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T36
The conditions below can never be reported together with T36.8 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Code first — inherited from T36-T50
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T36.8. T36.8 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T36.8 to fully describe the condition. T36.8 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T36-T50
Report an additional code alongside T36.8 to fully describe the condition. T36.8 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T36.8, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T36.8 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T36.8, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T36.8 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T36.8? (1)
How long has T36.8 existed?
T36.8 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.
What other codes are in the T36 family? (10)
- T36.0Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of penicillinsnot billable
- T36.1Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibioticsnot billable
- T36.2Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of chloramphenicol groupnot billable
- T36.3Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of macrolidesnot billable
- T36.4Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of tetracyclinesnot billable
- T36.5Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of aminoglycosidesnot billable
- T36.6Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of rifampicinsnot billable
- T36.7Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antifungal antibiotics, systemically usednot billable
- T36.9Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified systemic antibioticnot billable
- T36.APoisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of fluoroquinolone antibioticsnot billable