T40.1
Non-billablePoisoning by and adverse effect of heroin
T40.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by and adverse effect of heroin. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T40.1X for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is heroin? Heroin is an illegal, very addictive opioid drug . It's made from morphine, which comes from the seedpod of opium poppy plants. These plants grow in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia. Heroin can be a white or brown powder, or a black sticky substance known as black tar heroin. How do people use heroin? People inject, sniff, snort, or smoke heroin. Some people mix heroin with crack…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- NaloxonePartial Opioid Agonist/Antagonist [EPC]›
- Nalmefene›
- Naloxone Hci›
- Naloxone Hydrochloride Nasal›
- Nalxone Hydrochloride›
- Narcan Naloxone Hci›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Benefits & assistance programs
Federal & state- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)›
- AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) ProgramHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Coordinated Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and YouthHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and BHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Grants to Provide Outpatient Early Intervention Services with Respect to HIV DiseaseHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- HIV Care Formula GrantsHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- HIV Emergency Relief Project GrantsHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- HIV-Related Training and Technical AssistanceHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDSASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT›
- Special Projects of National SignificanceHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
Assistance programs whose eligibility maps to this condition's category. Informational only — eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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