T40.691A

Billable

Poisoning by other narcotics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

T40.691A is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by other narcotics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T40.691
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Medicines treat infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. Errors can happen in the hospital, at the health care provider's office, at the pharmacy, or at home. You can help prevent errors by: Knowing your medicines. When you get a prescription, ask the name of the medicine and check to make sure that the pharmacy…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

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

Assistance programs whose eligibility maps to this condition's category. Informational only — eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T40.691A?
T40.691A is the ICD-10-CM code for "Poisoning by other narcotics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T40.691A a billable code?
Yes — T40.691A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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