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T46.1X2 vs T46.1X4

T46.1X2 (Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, intentional self-harm) compared with T46.1X4 (Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, undetermined), from the official CMS tabular data. T46.1X2 and T46.1X4 code the same substance (Bepridil) with a different intent.

Relationship

Informational

Drug table relationship

T46.1X2
Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, intentional self-harm
T46.1X4
Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, undetermined

Same substance, different circumstance of exposure.

Same substance — undetermined intent (Bepridil)

Accidental poisoning, intentional self-harm, assault, undetermined intent, adverse effect and underdosing are mutually exclusive columns — exactly one applies to a given encounter.

Source: CMS Table of Drugs and Chemicals

Can these codes be reported together?

Same substance, different intent. T46.1X2 and T46.1X4 code the same substance (Bepridil) with a different circumstance of exposure.

From the CMS Table of Drugs and Chemicals: accidental poisoning, intentional self-harm, assault, undetermined intent, adverse effect and underdosing are mutually exclusive columns — only one of them applies to a given encounter.

Side by side

T46.1X2Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, intentional self-harmT46.1X4Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, undetermined
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: T46.1X2A, T46.1X2D, T46.1X2S

Non-billable header

Report instead: T46.1X4A, T46.1X4D, T46.1X4S

ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionPoisoning by calcium-channel blockers, intentional self-harm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T46.1X2).Poisoning by calcium-channel blockers, undetermined is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T46.1X4).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T46The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T46
Includes
adverse effect of correct substance properly administered
poisoning by overdose of substance
poisoning by wrong substance given or taken in error
underdosing by (inadvertently) (deliberately) taking less substance than prescribed or instructed
adverse effect of correct substance properly administered
poisoning by overdose of substance
poisoning by wrong substance given or taken in error
underdosing by (inadvertently) (deliberately) taking less substance than prescribed or instructed
Use additional code
code(s) to specify:
manifestations of poisoning
underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9)
code(s) to specify:
manifestations of poisoning
underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9)
Code first
, for adverse effects, the nature of the adverse effect, such as:
adverse effect NOS (T88.7)
, for adverse effects, the nature of the adverse effect, such as:
adverse effect NOS (T88.7)

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources