ICD-9-CM Code 976.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 976.8:
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 976.8:
- ICD-10 Code T498X1A, Poisoning by other topical agents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T498X2A, Poisoning by other topical agents, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T498X3A, Poisoning by other topical agents, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T498X4A, Poisoning by other topical agents, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 976.8
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 agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane
Short ICD9 Description: Pois-skin/membr agnt NEC