T38.802 — Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm
Is T38.802 billable?
No — T38.802 is a non-billable header code. T38.802 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 T38.802.
Billable codes under this header
- T38.802APoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T38.802DPoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T38.802SPoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, sequela
T38.802 at a glance
| Code | T38.802 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, 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 T38.802 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 T38.802 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 T38.802. T38.802 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T38.802 to fully describe the condition. T38.802 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 T38.802 to fully describe the condition. T38.802 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T38.802, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.802 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T38.802, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.802 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T38.802? (3)
- T38.802APoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T38.802DPoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T38.802SPoisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, sequela
How long has T38.802 existed?
T38.802 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 T38.80 family? (5)
- T38.801Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T38.803Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, assaultnot billable
- T38.804Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes, undeterminednot billable
- T38.805Adverse effect of unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutesnot billable
- T38.806Underdosing of unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutesnot billable