ICD-9-CM Code 977.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 977.8:
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 977.8:
- ICD-10 Code T508X1A, Poisoning by diagnostic agents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T508X2A, Poisoning by diagnostic agents, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T508X3A, Poisoning by diagnostic agents, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T508X4A, Poisoning by diagnostic agents, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 977.8
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 drugs and medicinal substances
Short ICD9 Description: Poison-medicinal agt NEC
Parent Code: 977 - Poisoning by other and unspecified drugs and medicinal substances