T36.8X1 — Poisoning by other systemic antibiotics, accidental (unintentional)
Is T36.8X1 billable?
No — T36.8X1 is a non-billable header code. T36.8X1 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 3 billable codes beneath T36.8X1.
Billable codes under this header
T36.8X1 at a glance
| Code | T36.8X1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by other systemic antibiotics, accidental (unintentional) |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T36.8X1.
- Poisoning by other systemic antibiotics NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below can never be reported together with T36.8X1 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 T36.8X1 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 T36.8X1. T36.8X1 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T36.8X1 to fully describe the condition. T36.8X1 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 T36.8X1 to fully describe the condition. T36.8X1 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T36.8X1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T36.8X1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T36.8X1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T36.8X1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T36.8X1? (3)
How long has T36.8X1 existed?
T36.8X1 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 T36.8X family? (5)
- T36.8X2Poisoning by other systemic antibiotics, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T36.8X3Poisoning by other systemic antibiotics, assaultnot billable
- T36.8X4Poisoning by other systemic antibiotics, undeterminednot billable
- T36.8X5Adverse effect of other systemic antibioticsnot billable
- T36.8X6Underdosing of other systemic antibioticsnot billable