ICD-9-CM Code 973.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 973.8:
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 973.8:
- ICD-10 Code T478X1A, Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T478X2A, Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T478X3A, Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T478X4A, Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 973.8
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 agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system
Short ICD9 Description: Poisoning-gi agents NEC
Parent Code: 973 - Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system