T49.8X2
Poisoning by other topical agents, intentional self-harm
Not billable — category only FY2026 2025-10-01 → 2026-09-30
Exclusions 2 never code together
7th character 3
A initial encounter
D subsequent encounter
S sequela
Instructional notes 5
T49code
Includes
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids, topically used
T49.8code
Inclusion terms
- Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of spermicides
S00-T88chapter
Notes
- Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
- The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Use additional code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)Z18.-
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Alongside this code 5 same parent — T49.8X
T49.8X1 Poisoning by oth topical agents, accidental (unintentional) category T49.8X3 Poisoning by other topical agents, assault category T49.8X4 Poisoning by other topical agents, undetermined category T49.8X5 Adverse effect of other topical agents category T49.8X6 Underdosing of other topical agents category
Subordinate codes 3
Additional references
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