T38.901
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Poisoning by unspecified hormone antagonists, accidental (unintentional)
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.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • mineralocorticoids and their antagonists (T50.0-)
- • oxytocic hormones (T48.0-)
- • parathyroid hormones and derivatives (T50.9-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T38.901 represents poisoning by unspecified hormone antagonists, accidental (unintentional). 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 T38.901. Coders should note that T38.901 has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T38.901?
ICD-10-CM code T38.901 is "Poisoning by unspecified hormone antagonists, accidental (unintentional)". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T38.901 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T38.901 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with T38.901?
T38.901 has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in T38.90
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)