T50.A23 — Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault
Is T50.A23 billable?
No — T50.A23 is a non-billable header code. T50.A23 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 T50.A23.
Billable codes under this header
- T50.A23APoisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault, initial encounter
- T50.A23DPoisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault, subsequent encounter
- T50.A23SPoisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault, sequela
T50.A23 at a glance
| Code | T50.A23 |
|---|---|
| Description | Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, 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 T50.A23 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 T50.A23. T50.A23 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T50.A23 to fully describe the condition. T50.A23 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 T50.A23 to fully describe the condition. T50.A23 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T50.A23, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T50.A23 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T36-T50
The conditions below are not part of T50.A23, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T50.A23 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T50.A23? (3)
- T50.A23APoisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault, initial encounter
- T50.A23DPoisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault, subsequent encounter
- T50.A23SPoisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault, sequela
How long has T50.A23 existed?
T50.A23 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 T50.A2 family? (5)
- T50.A21Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T50.A22Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T50.A24Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, undeterminednot billable
- T50.A25Adverse effect of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis componentnot billable
- T50.A26Underdosing of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis componentnot billable