T48.902 — Poisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm
Is T48.902 billable?
No — T48.902 is a non-billable header code. T48.902 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 T48.902.
Billable codes under this header
- T48.902APoisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T48.902DPoisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T48.902SPoisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm, sequela
T48.902 at a glance
| Code | T48.902 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, 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 T48.902 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 T48.902. T48.902 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T48.902 to fully describe the condition. T48.902 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 T48.902 to fully describe the condition. T48.902 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T48.902, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T48.902 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T48.902, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T48.902 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T48.902? (3)
- T48.902APoisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T48.902DPoisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T48.902SPoisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harm, sequela
How long has T48.902 existed?
T48.902 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 T48.90 family? (5)
- T48.901Poisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T48.903Poisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assaultnot billable
- T48.904Poisoning by unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, undeterminednot billable
- T48.905Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemnot billable
- T48.906Underdosing of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemnot billable