ICD-9-CM Code 968.9 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 968.9:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following eight equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 968.9:
- ICD-10 Code T413X1A, Poisoning by local anesthetics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T413X2A, Poisoning by local anesthetics, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T413X3A, Poisoning by local anesthetics, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T413X4A, Poisoning by local anesthetics, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T4141XA, Poisoning by unspecified anesthetic, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T4142XA, Poisoning by unspecified anesthetic, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T4143XA, Poisoning by unspecified anesthetic, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T4144XA, Poisoning by unspecified anesthetic, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 968.9
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Poisoning by other and unspecified local anesthetics
Short ICD9 Description: Pois-local anest NEC/NOS
Parent Code: 968 - Poisoning by other central nervous system depressants and anesthetics