Decadron ICD-10-CM Codes

From the ICD-10-CM 2027 Table of Drugs and Chemicals. Codes for poisoning, adverse effects and underdosing. Each code takes a 7th character: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter) or S (sequela). Full Table of Drugs and Chemicals

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TermPoisoning, accidentalPoisoning, self-harmPoisoning, assaultPoisoning, undeterminedAdverse effectUnderdosing
DecadronT38.0X1T38.0X2T38.0X3T38.0X4T38.0X5T38.0X6
ENT agentT49.6X1T49.6X2T49.6X3T49.6X4T49.6X5T49.6X6
ophthalmic preparationT49.5X1T49.5X2T49.5X3T49.5X4T49.5X5T49.5X6
topical NECT49.0X1T49.0X2T49.0X3T49.0X4T49.0X5T49.0X6

What the Decadron codes mean

  • T38.0X1 Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional)
  • T38.0X2 Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm
  • T38.0X3 Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, assault
  • T38.0X4 Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, undetermined
  • T38.0X5 Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues
  • T38.0X6 Underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues