T46.90
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system
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.
- • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of metaraminol (T44.4)
Child Codes (6)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T46.90 represents poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system. 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 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 6 more specific child codes under T46.90. Coders should note that T46.90 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T46.90?
ICD-10-CM code T46.90 is "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T46.90 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T46.90 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with T46.90?
T46.90 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in T46.9
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)