T43

Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of psychotropic drugs, not elsewhere classified

Non-billableCategory

7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T43

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with T43

  • appetite depressants (T50.5-)
  • barbiturates (T42.3-)
  • benzodiazepines (T42.4-)
  • methaqualone (T42.6-)
  • psychodysleptics [hallucinogens] (T40.7-T40.9-)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • drug dependence and related mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10.- -F19.-)

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