T36.AX4A — Poisoning by fluoroquinolone antibiotics, undetermined, initial encounter
Is T36.AX4A billable?
Yes — T36.AX4A is billable for FY2027. T36.AX4A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T36.AX4A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T36.AX4A at a glance
| Code | T36.AX4A |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by fluoroquinolone antibiotics, undetermined, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T36.AX4A?
In T36.AX4A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T36.AX4A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T36.AX4A group to?
T36.AX4A sits in MDC 21 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 917Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with MCCmedical
- 918Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs without MCCmedical
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below can never be reported together with T36.AX4A 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.AX4A 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.AX4A. T36.AX4A 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.AX4A to fully describe the condition. T36.AX4A 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.AX4A to fully describe the condition. T36.AX4A is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T36.AX4A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T36.AX4A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T36.AX4A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T36.AX4A and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T36.AX4A existed?
T36.AX4A first appears in FY2026.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.