ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T42.6
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T42.6
poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of carbamazepine (T42.1-)
- 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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T42.6 (Poisoning by)
ICD-10-CM code T42.6 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 T42.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T42.6 - Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic 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 other antiepileptic and sedative-hypnotic drugs.