T42.6X2 — Poisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm
Is T42.6X2 billable?
No — T42.6X2 is a non-billable header code. T42.6X2 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 T42.6X2.
Billable codes under this header
- T42.6X2APoisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T42.6X2DPoisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T42.6X2SPoisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm, sequela
T42.6X2 at a glance
| Code | T42.6X2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, 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 T42.6X2 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 T42.6
The conditions below can never be reported together with T42.6X2 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of carbamazepine (T42.1-)
Code first — inherited from T36-T50
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T42.6X2. T42.6X2 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T42.6X2 to fully describe the condition. T42.6X2 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 T42.6X2 to fully describe the condition. T42.6X2 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T42.6X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T42.6X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T42.6X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T42.6X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T42
The conditions below are not part of T42.6X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T42.6X2 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 T42.6X2? (3)
- T42.6X2APoisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T42.6X2DPoisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T42.6X2SPoisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, intentional self-harm, sequela
How long has T42.6X2 existed?
T42.6X2 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 T42.6X family? (5)
- T42.6X1Poisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T42.6X3Poisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, assaultnot billable
- T42.6X4Poisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs, undeterminednot billable
- T42.6X5Adverse effect of other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugsnot billable
- T42.6X6Underdosing of other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugsnot billable