2025 ICD-10-CM code T46.2X2

Poisoning by other antidysrhythmic drugs, intentional self-harm.

Follow the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for poisoning and self-harm.Use additional codes as necessary to capture the specific drug, adverse effects, and any other relevant diagnoses or procedures.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services rendered. Consult the latest coding guidelines for appropriate modifier usage.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of symptoms or complications related to the poisoning, requiring medical intervention to stabilize the patient's condition and prevent potential life-threatening complications.Documentation of the severity of the poisoning and the need for hospital admission should be clear.

The clinical responsibility includes assessing the patient's condition, identifying the ingested drug, providing appropriate medical interventions (such as gastric lavage, activated charcoal administration, or supportive care), monitoring vital signs, and managing any complications that may arise.Documentation of the specific antidysrhythmic drug involved, the amount ingested, the patient's symptoms, and the treatment administered is crucial.

IMPORTANT Use additional code(s) from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to indicate the cause of injury.If applicable, use an additional code to identify any retained foreign body (Z18.-).Codes from T36-T50 with a 5th or 6th character of '5' should be used to identify the specific drug.

In simple words: This code is used when someone intentionally poisons themselves with a type of heart rhythm medication (not specifically listed). Doctors will use additional codes to identify the exact drug and any problems caused by the poisoning.

This code classifies poisoning incidents involving other antidysrhythmic drugs resulting from intentional self-harm.It requires additional coding to specify the drug involved (using codes from categories T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5) and any resulting adverse effects.This code is for the initial encounter.

Example 1: A 25-year-old male intentionally ingests a large quantity of an antidysrhythmic drug not otherwise specified, resulting in bradycardia and hypotension.He is admitted to the hospital for observation and treatment., A 40-year-old female attempts suicide by taking an overdose of an unspecified antidysrhythmic medication.She presents to the emergency department with altered mental status and cardiac arrhythmias., A 60-year-old male with a history of heart problems intentionally overdoses on an unspecified antiarrhythmic medication after a stressful event. He is found unconscious at home and brought to the ER.

Detailed documentation should include the specific antidysrhythmic drug ingested (if known), the quantity ingested, the time of ingestion, the patient's symptoms, vital signs, laboratory results (including serum drug levels), treatment provided, and the patient's response to treatment.Detailed medical history and mental health assessment are also crucial.

** This code should be used cautiously and only when the specific antidysrhythmic drug is unknown or cannot be identified.Always code to the highest degree of specificity possible.The intent (intentional self-harm) is a crucial component of this code.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Toxicology, Psychiatry
  • Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Office
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