ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T42
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antiepileptic, sedative- hypnotic and antiparkinsonism drugs
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T42
poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of thiobarbiturates (T41.1-)
poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of carbamazepine (T42.1-)
drug dependence and related mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10.--F19.-)
Poisoning by hydantoin derivatives NOS
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of carbamazepine
Poisoning by iminostilbenes NOS
Poisoning by succinimides and oxazolidinediones NOS
Poisoning by barbiturates NOS
Poisoning by benzodiazepines NOS
Poisoning by mixed antiepileptics NOS
- Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of methaqualone
- Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of valproic acid
Poisoning by other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs NOS
Poisoning by antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs NOS
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of amantadine
Poisoning by antiparkinsonism drugs and other central muscle-tone depressants NOS
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T42
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T42):
About ICD-10-CM Code T42 (Poisoning by)
ICD-10-CM code T42 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 T42 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T42 - Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antiepileptic, sedative- hypnotic and antiparkinsonism drugs. 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 antiepileptic, sedative- hypnotic and antiparkinsonism drugs.