T48.993 — Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault
Is T48.993 billable?
No — T48.993 is a non-billable header code. T48.993 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 T48.993.
Billable codes under this header
- T48.993APoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, initial encounter
- T48.993DPoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, subsequent encounter
- T48.993SPoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, sequela
T48.993 at a glance
| Code | T48.993 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault |
| 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 T48.993 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 T48.993. T48.993 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T48.993 to fully describe the condition. T48.993 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 T48.993 to fully describe the condition. T48.993 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T48.993, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T48.993 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T48.993, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T48.993 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T48.993? (3)
- T48.993APoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, initial encounter
- T48.993DPoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, subsequent encounter
- T48.993SPoisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, assault, sequela
How long has T48.993 existed?
T48.993 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 T48.99 family? (5)
- T48.991Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T48.992Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T48.994Poisoning by other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, undeterminednot billable
- T48.995Adverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemnot billable
- T48.996Underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemnot billable