T38.0X
Header — not billablePoisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues
The ICD-10 code for poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues is T38.0X.
T38.0X is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 6 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under T38.0X
- T38.0X1Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, accidental (unintentional)
- T38.0X2Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, intentional self-harm
- T38.0X3Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, assault
- T38.0X4Poisoning by glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, undetermined
- T38.0X5Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues
- T38.0X6Underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues