ICD-9-CM Code 969.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 969.8:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following four equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 969.8:
- ICD-10 Code T438X1A, Poisoning by other psychotropic drugs, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T438X2A, Poisoning by other psychotropic drugs, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T438X3A, Poisoning by other psychotropic drugs, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T438X4A, Poisoning by other psychotropic drugs, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 969.8
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 specified psychotropic agents
Short ICD9 Description: Poison-psychotropic NEC
Parent Code: 969 - Poisoning by psychotropic agents