T38.0X2 — Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm
Is T38.0X2 billable?
No — T38.0X2 is a non-billable header code. T38.0X2 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 T38.0X2.
Billable codes under this header
T38.0X2 at a glance
| Code | T38.0X2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm |
| 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 T38.0X2 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 T38.0X2 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 T38.0X2 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 T38.0X2. T38.0X2 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T38.0X2 to fully describe the condition. T38.0X2 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 T38.0X2 to fully describe the condition. T38.0X2 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T38.0X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.0X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T38.0X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.0X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T38.0X2? (3)
How long has T38.0X2 existed?
T38.0X2 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 T38.0X family? (5)
- T38.0X1Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional)not 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