Lactic acid 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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| Term | Poisoning, accidental | Poisoning, self-harm | Poisoning, assault | Poisoning, undetermined | Adverse effect | Underdosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactic acid | T49.8X1 | T49.8X2 | T49.8X3 | T49.8X4 | T49.8X5 | T49.8X6 |
What the Lactic acid codes mean
- T49.8X1 Poisoning by other topical agents, accidental (unintentional)
- T49.8X2 Poisoning by other topical agents, intentional self-harm
- T49.8X3 Poisoning by other topical agents, assault
- T49.8X4 Poisoning by other topical agents, undetermined
- T49.8X5 Adverse effect of other topical agents
- T49.8X6 Underdosing of other topical agents