Metronidazole 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
MetronidazoleT37.8X1T37.8X2T37.8X3T37.8X4T37.8X5T37.8X6

What the Metronidazole codes mean

  • T37.8X1 Poisoning by other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, accidental (unintentional)
  • T37.8X2 Poisoning by other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, intentional self-harm
  • T37.8X3 Poisoning by other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, assault
  • T37.8X4 Poisoning by other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, undetermined
  • T37.8X5 Adverse effect of other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics
  • T37.8X6 Underdosing of other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics