T36.1X4A
✓ BillablePoisoning by cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics, undetermined, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • antineoplastic antibiotics (T45.1-)
- • locally applied antibiotic NEC (T49.0)
- • topically used antibiotic for ear, nose and throat (T49.6)
- • topically used antibiotic for eye (T49.5)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T36.1X4A represents poisoning by cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics, undetermined, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that T36.1X4A has 4 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T36.1X4A?
ICD-10-CM code T36.1X4A is "Poisoning by cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics, undetermined, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T36.1X4A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, T36.1X4A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with T36.1X4A?
T36.1X4A has 4 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in T36.1X4
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)