T38.0X — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues
Is T38.0X billable?
No — T38.0X is a non-billable header code. T38.0X 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 T38.0X.
Billable codes under this header
- T38.0X1APoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T38.0X1DPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T38.0X1SPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T38.0X2APoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T38.0X2DPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T38.0X2SPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T38.0X3APoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, assault, initial encounter
- T38.0X3DPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, assault, subsequent encounter
- T38.0X3SPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, assault, sequela
- T38.0X4APoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, undetermined, initial encounter
- T38.0X4DPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T38.0X4SPoisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, undetermined, sequela
- T38.0X5AAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter
- T38.0X5DAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, subsequent encounter
- T38.0X5SAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, sequela
- T38.0X6AUnderdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter
- T38.0X6DUnderdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, subsequent encounter
- T38.0X6SUnderdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, sequela
T38.0X at a glance
| Code | T38.0X |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues |
| 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 T38.0X 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 T38
The conditions below can never be reported together with T38.0X on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T38.0
The conditions below can never be reported together with T38.0X on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- glucocorticoids, topically used (T49.-)
Code first — inherited from T36-T50
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T38.0X. T38.0X describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T38.0X to fully describe the condition. T38.0X 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 T38.0X to fully describe the condition. T38.0X is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T38.0X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.0X and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T38.0X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.0X and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T38.0X? (6)
- T38.0X1Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T38.0X2Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T38.0X3Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, assaultnot billable
- T38.0X4Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, undeterminednot billable
- T38.0X5Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analoguesnot billable
- T38.0X6Underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analoguesnot billable
How long has T38.0X existed?
T38.0X 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.