External medications 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
External medications (skin) (mucous membrane)T49.91T49.92T49.93T49.94T49.95T49.96
dental agentT49.7X1T49.7X2T49.7X3T49.7X4T49.7X5T49.7X6
ENT agentT49.6X1T49.6X2T49.6X3T49.6X4T49.6X5T49.6X6
ophthalmic preparationT49.5X1T49.5X2T49.5X3T49.5X4T49.5X5T49.5X6
specified NECT49.8X1T49.8X2T49.8X3T49.8X4T49.8X5T49.8X6

What the External medications codes mean

  • T49.91 Poisoning by unspecified topical agent, accidental (unintentional)
  • T49.92 Poisoning by unspecified topical agent, intentional self-harm
  • T49.93 Poisoning by unspecified topical agent, assault
  • T49.94 Poisoning by unspecified topical agent, undetermined
  • T49.95 Adverse effect of unspecified topical agent
  • T49.96 Underdosing of unspecified topical agent