ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T48
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T48
poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of estrogens, progestogens and antagonists (T38.4-T38.6)
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of beta-adrenoreceptor agonists not used in asthma therapy (T44.5)
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones (T38.8)
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antipyretics, NEC (T39.9-)
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (T39.3-)
- poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of salicylates (T39.0-)
Poisoning by oxytocic drugs NOS
Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents] NOS
Poisoning by unspecified drugs acting on muscles NOS
Poisoning by other drugs acting on muscles NOS
Poisoning by antitussives NOS
Poisoning by expectorants NOS
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of decongestants
Poisoning by other anti-common-cold drugs NOS
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of beta-adrenoreceptor agonists used in asthma therapy
Poisoning by antiasthmatics NOS
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T48
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T48):
About ICD-10-CM Code T48 (Poisoning by)
ICD-10-CM code T48 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 T48 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T48 - Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system. 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 agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system.