T49.2X1 — Poisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional)
Is T49.2X1 billable?
No — T49.2X1 is a non-billable header code. T49.2X1 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 T49.2X1.
Billable codes under this header
- T49.2X1APoisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T49.2X1DPoisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T49.2X1SPoisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional), sequela
T49.2X1 at a glance
| Code | T49.2X1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional) |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T49.2X1.
- Poisoning by local astringents and local detergents NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below can never be reported together with T49.2X1 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 T49.2X1. T49.2X1 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T49.2X1 to fully describe the condition. T49.2X1 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 T49.2X1 to fully describe the condition. T49.2X1 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T49.2X1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T49.2X1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T49.2X1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T49.2X1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T49.2X1? (3)
- T49.2X1APoisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T49.2X1DPoisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T49.2X1SPoisoning by local astringents and local detergents, accidental (unintentional), sequela
How long has T49.2X1 existed?
T49.2X1 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 T49.2X family? (5)
- T49.2X2Poisoning by local astringents and local detergents, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T49.2X3Poisoning by local astringents and local detergents, assaultnot billable
- T49.2X4Poisoning by local astringents and local detergents, undeterminednot billable
- T49.2X5Adverse effect of local astringents and local detergentsnot billable
- T49.2X6Underdosing of local astringents and local detergentsnot billable