ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T38.8
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other and unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T38.8
Poisoning by unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes NOS
Poisoning by anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones NOS
Poisoning by other hormones and synthetic substitutes NOS
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About ICD-10-CM Code T38.8 (Poisoning by)
ICD-10-CM code T38.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T38.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T38.8 - Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other and unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Poisoning by related to adverse effect of and underdosing of other and unspecified hormones and synthetic substitutes.