Suxamethonium 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
Suxamethonium (chloride)T48.1X1T48.1X2T48.1X3T48.1X4T48.1X5T48.1X6

What the Suxamethonium codes mean

  • T48.1X1 Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], accidental (unintentional)
  • T48.1X2 Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], intentional self-harm
  • T48.1X3 Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], assault
  • T48.1X4 Poisoning by skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], undetermined
  • T48.1X5 Adverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents]
  • T48.1X6 Underdosing of skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents]