T48.5X2A

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Poisoning by other anti-common-cold drugs, intentional self-harm, initial encounter

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • 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-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T48.5X2A represents poisoning by other anti-common-cold drugs, intentional self-harm, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T48.5X2A?

ICD-10-CM code T48.5X2A is "Poisoning by other anti-common-cold drugs, intentional self-harm, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T48.5X2A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, T48.5X2A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can T48.5X2A be coded with other codes?

T48.5X2A has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeT48.5X2A
BillableYes
ParentT48.5X2
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)