T49.2
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local astringents and local detergents
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 (1)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T49.2 represents poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local astringents and local detergents. 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 1 more specific child codes under T49.2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T49.2?
ICD-10-CM code T49.2 is "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of local astringents and local detergents". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T49.2 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T49.2 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in T49
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)