T38.89 — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other hormones and synthetic substitutes
Is T38.89 billable?
No — T38.89 is a non-billable header code. T38.89 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 T38.89.
Billable codes under this header
- T38.891APoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T38.891DPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T38.891SPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T38.892APoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T38.892DPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T38.892SPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T38.893APoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, assault, initial encounter
- T38.893DPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, assault, subsequent encounter
- T38.893SPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, assault, sequela
- T38.894APoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, undetermined, initial encounter
- T38.894DPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T38.894SPoisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, undetermined, sequela
- T38.895AAdverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, initial encounter
- T38.895DAdverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, subsequent encounter
- T38.895SAdverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, sequela
- T38.896AUnderdosing of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, initial encounter
- T38.896DUnderdosing of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, subsequent encounter
- T38.896SUnderdosing of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, sequela
T38.89 at a glance
| Code | T38.89 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other hormones and synthetic substitutes |
| 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 T38.89 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 T38.89 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 T38.89. T38.89 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T38.89 to fully describe the condition. T38.89 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 T38.89 to fully describe the condition. T38.89 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T38.89, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.89 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T38.89, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.89 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T38.89? (6)
- T38.891Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T38.892Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T38.893Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, assaultnot billable
- T38.894Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, undeterminednot billable
- T38.895Adverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutesnot billable
- T38.896Underdosing of other hormones and synthetic substitutesnot billable
How long has T38.89 existed?
T38.89 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.