T50.912 — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T50.912). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T50.912 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

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

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions generally not reported together with this code (Excludes1) -- an error unless the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-) Compare T50.912 vs O29.3 →

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

abuse and dependence of psychoactive substances (F10-F19) Compare T50.912 vs F10 →
abuse of non-dependence-producing substances (F55.-) Compare T50.912 vs F55 →
immunodeficiency due to drugs (D84.821) Compare T50.912 vs D84.821 →
drug reaction and poisoning affecting newborn (P00-P96) Compare T50.912 vs P00 →
pathological drug intoxication (inebriation) (F10-F19) Compare T50.912 vs F10 →

Code First

Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.

Code first, for adverse effects, the nature of the adverse effect, such as:
adverse effect NOS (T88.7)
aspirin gastritis (K29.-)
blood disorders (D56-D76)
contact dermatitis (L23-L25)
dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
nephropathy (N14.0-N14.2)

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

any specific drugs, medicaments and biological substances

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

Use additional code(s) to specify:
manifestations of poisoning
underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9)
underdosing of medication regimen (Z91.12-, Z91.13-)

Change history

FY2020 — 2019-10-01
Added to the code set
Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm
FY2020 changes

Verify Before Coding

Not billable as written — a more specific code is required: T50.912A, T50.912D, T50.912S.
Requires a 7th character. "The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T50" Options: T50.912A, T50.912D, T50.912S

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Referenced by Other Codes

Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name T50.912 or its code family.

1 Excludes1 notes: T38 (via T50.9.-).

1 Use Additional Code instructions: G61.1 (via T50.-).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T50.912 be billed directly?

No. T50.912 (Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T50.912 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T50.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T50.912 in its code family, with their registry titles.

T50.91 — Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
T50.911 — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional)
T50.911A — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
T50.911D — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
T50.911S — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, accidental (unintentional), sequela
T50.912A — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
T50.912D — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
T50.912S — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm, sequela
T50.913 — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault
T50.913A — Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, assault, initial encounter

View all codes in the T50 family

Associated Substances (1)

Substances from the official ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals that map to this code.

Multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances

T50.912 ICD-10-CM Code: Poisoning by multiple unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, intentional self-harm