T36.4X2
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Poisoning by tetracyclines, intentional self-harm
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ 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)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T36.4X2 represents poisoning by tetracyclines, intentional self-harm. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T36.4X2. Coders should note that T36.4X2 has 4 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T36.4X2?
ICD-10-CM code T36.4X2 is "Poisoning by tetracyclines, intentional self-harm". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T36.4X2 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T36.4X2 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with T36.4X2?
T36.4X2 has 4 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in T36.4X
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)