ICD-10-CM Code T43.021A
Poisoning by tetracyclic antidepressants, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.T43.021A is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of poisoning by tetracyclic antidepressants, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code T430 is used to code Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
Tricyclic antidepressant overdose is caused by excessive use or overdose of a tricyclic antidepressant drug. It is a significant cause of fatal drug poisoning. The severe morbidity and mortality associated with these drugs is well documented due to their cardiovascular and neurological toxicity. Additionally, it is a serious problem in the pediatric population due to their potential toxicity and the availability of these in the home when prescribed for bed wetting and depression.
| Specialty: | Emergency Medicine |
| ICD 9 Code: | 969.0 |
Chemical structure of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #917-918 - Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs with MCC.
- DRG Group #917-918 - Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code T43.021A and a single ICD9 code, E854.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: T43.021 - Poisoning by tetracyclic antidepressants, accidental (unintentional)