T47.8 — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system
Is T47.8 billable?
No — T47.8 is a non-billable header code. T47.8 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 T47.8.
Billable codes under this header
- T47.8X1APoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T47.8X1DPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T47.8X1SPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T47.8X2APoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T47.8X2DPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T47.8X2SPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T47.8X3APoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, assault, initial encounter
- T47.8X3DPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, assault, subsequent encounter
- T47.8X3SPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, assault, sequela
- T47.8X4APoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, undetermined, initial encounter
- T47.8X4DPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T47.8X4SPoisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, undetermined, sequela
- T47.8X5AAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, initial encounter
- T47.8X5DAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, subsequent encounter
- T47.8X5SAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, sequela
- T47.8X6AUnderdosing of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, initial encounter
- T47.8X6DUnderdosing of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, subsequent encounter
- T47.8X6SUnderdosing of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, sequela
T47.8 at a glance
| Code | T47.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system |
| 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 T47.8 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 T47.8. T47.8 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T47.8 to fully describe the condition. T47.8 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 T47.8 to fully describe the condition. T47.8 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T47.8, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T47.8 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T47.8, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T47.8 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T47.8? (1)
How long has T47.8 existed?
T47.8 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 T47 family? (9)
- T47.0Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of histamine H2-receptor blockersnot billable
- T47.1Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other antacids and anti-gastric-secretion drugsnot billable
- T47.2Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of stimulant laxativesnot billable
- T47.3Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of saline and osmotic laxativesnot billable
- T47.4Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other laxativesnot billable
- T47.5Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of digestantsnot billable
- T47.6Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antidiarrheal drugsnot billable
- T47.7Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of emeticsnot billable
- T47.9Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal systemnot billable