T48.3X — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antitussives
Is T48.3X billable?
No — T48.3X is a non-billable header code. T48.3X 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 T48.3X.
Billable codes under this header
- T48.3X1APoisoning by antitussives, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T48.3X1DPoisoning by antitussives, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T48.3X1SPoisoning by antitussives, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T48.3X2APoisoning by antitussives, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T48.3X2DPoisoning by antitussives, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T48.3X2SPoisoning by antitussives, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T48.3X3APoisoning by antitussives, assault, initial encounter
- T48.3X3DPoisoning by antitussives, assault, subsequent encounter
- T48.3X3SPoisoning by antitussives, assault, sequela
- T48.3X4APoisoning by antitussives, undetermined, initial encounter
- T48.3X4DPoisoning by antitussives, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T48.3X4SPoisoning by antitussives, undetermined, sequela
- T48.3X5AAdverse effect of antitussives, initial encounter
- T48.3X5DAdverse effect of antitussives, subsequent encounter
- T48.3X5SAdverse effect of antitussives, sequela
- T48.3X6AUnderdosing of antitussives, initial encounter
- T48.3X6DUnderdosing of antitussives, subsequent encounter
- T48.3X6SUnderdosing of antitussives, sequela
T48.3X at a glance
| Code | T48.3X |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antitussives |
| 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 T48.3X 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 T48.3X. T48.3X describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T48.3X to fully describe the condition. T48.3X 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 T48.3X to fully describe the condition. T48.3X is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T48.3X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T48.3X and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T48.3X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T48.3X and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T48.3X? (6)
- T48.3X1Poisoning by antitussives, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T48.3X2Poisoning by antitussives, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T48.3X3Poisoning by antitussives, assaultnot billable
- T48.3X4Poisoning by antitussives, undeterminednot billable
- T48.3X5Adverse effect of antitussivesnot billable
- T48.3X6Underdosing of antitussivesnot billable
How long has T48.3X existed?
T48.3X 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.