T38.891 — Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional)
Is T38.891 billable?
No — T38.891 is a non-billable header code. T38.891 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 T38.891.
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
T38.891 at a glance
| Code | T38.891 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes, accidental (unintentional) |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T38.891.
- Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below can never be reported together with T38.891 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 T38.891 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 T38.891. T38.891 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T38.891 to fully describe the condition. T38.891 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 T38.891 to fully describe the condition. T38.891 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T38.891, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.891 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T38.891, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T38.891 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T38.891? (3)
- 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
How long has T38.891 existed?
T38.891 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 T38.89 family? (5)
- 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