T48.905
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory 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.
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T48.905 represents adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory 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 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T48.905.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T48.905?
ICD-10-CM code T48.905 is "Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T48.905 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T48.905 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in T48.90
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)