T49.6X2 — Poisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm
Is T49.6X2 billable?
No — T49.6X2 is a non-billable header code. T49.6X2 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 T49.6X2.
Billable codes under this header
- T49.6X2APoisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T49.6X2DPoisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T49.6X2SPoisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm, sequela
T49.6X2 at a glance
| Code | T49.6X2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, 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 T49.6X2 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 T49.6X2. T49.6X2 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T49.6X2 to fully describe the condition. T49.6X2 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 T49.6X2 to fully describe the condition. T49.6X2 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T49.6X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T49.6X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T49.6X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T49.6X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T49.6X2? (3)
- T49.6X2APoisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T49.6X2DPoisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T49.6X2SPoisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, intentional self-harm, sequela
How long has T49.6X2 existed?
T49.6X2 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 T49.6X family? (5)
- T49.6X1Poisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T49.6X3Poisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, assaultnot billable
- T49.6X4Poisoning by otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparations, undeterminednot billable
- T49.6X5Adverse effect of otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparationsnot billable
- T49.6X6Underdosing of otorhinolaryngological drugs and preparationsnot billable