ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T44.8
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron- blocking agents
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T44.8
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of clonidine (T46.5)
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of guanethidine (T46.5)
Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents NOS
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About ICD-10-CM Code T44.8 (Poisoning by)
ICD-10-CM code T44.8 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 T44.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T44.8 - Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron- blocking agents. 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 centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron- blocking agents.