T40.72 — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of synthetic cannabinoids
Is T40.72 billable?
No — T40.72 is a non-billable header code. T40.72 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 T40.72.
Billable codes under this header
- T40.721APoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T40.721DPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T40.721SPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T40.722APoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T40.722DPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T40.722SPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T40.723APoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, assault, initial encounter
- T40.723DPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, assault, subsequent encounter
- T40.723SPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, assault, sequela
- T40.724APoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, undetermined, initial encounter
- T40.724DPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T40.724SPoisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, undetermined, sequela
- T40.725AAdverse effect of synthetic cannabinoids, initial encounter
- T40.725DAdverse effect of synthetic cannabinoids, subsequent encounter
- T40.725SAdverse effect of synthetic cannabinoids, sequela
- T40.726AUnderdosing of synthetic cannabinoids, initial encounter
- T40.726DUnderdosing of synthetic cannabinoids, subsequent encounter
- T40.726SUnderdosing of synthetic cannabinoids, sequela
T40.72 at a glance
| Code | T40.72 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of synthetic cannabinoids |
| 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 T40.72 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-)
Code first — inherited from T36-T50
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T40.72. T40.72 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T40.72 to fully describe the condition. T40.72 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 T40.72 to fully describe the condition. T40.72 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T40.72, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T40.72 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T40.72, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T40.72 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T40
The conditions below are not part of T40.72, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T40.72 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- drug dependence and related mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10.-F19.-)
What codes fall under T40.72? (6)
- T40.721Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T40.722Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T40.723Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, assaultnot billable
- T40.724Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, undeterminednot billable
- T40.725Adverse effect of synthetic cannabinoidsnot billable
- T40.726Underdosing of synthetic cannabinoidsnot billable
How long has T40.72 existed?
T40.72 first appears in FY2022.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.