AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 10 (October)
ICD-10: Table of Drugs and Chemicals (October 2014)
October 2014 page 10 ICD-10: Table of Drugs and Chemicals Introduction The Table of Drugs and Chemicals (Table) in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) classifies drugs and other chemical substances to identify the substance taken, as well as the intent of poisoning, adverse effects, toxic effects, and underdosing. The Table consists of codes in categories T36 - T65 , which are combination codes. In the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), poisoning was described with columns of E-codes to detail the intent; however, in ICD-10-CM, poisoning and external causes-intent codes have been...
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Article Overview
This article explains the ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals and summarizes the kinds of substance-related situations it addresses, such as poisoning, adverse effects, toxic effects, and underdosing. It is aimed at coding professionals who need a high-level understanding of the table structure, documentation concepts, and the types of guidance presented in the ICD-10-CM framework.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how drug- and chemical-related events are categorized in ICD-10-CM is important for accurate diagnosis coding and for recognizing when a record involves poisoning, toxicity, adverse reactions, or underdosing. The article also helps readers orient themselves to the broader documentation concepts and coding references used for these cases.
Article Sections
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Introduction
Provides an overview of the ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals and the general categories of substance-related events it covers. It also introduces the structure of the table and its relationship to the tabular list.
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Poisoning scenarios and table excerpt
Presents illustrative examples showing how the table is used in different poisoning-related situations. It also includes an excerpt of the table layout and several substance groupings discussed in the article.
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How to Code Using the Table of Drugs and Chemicals
Summarizes high-level guidance on using the table and verifying codes in the tabular list. This section focuses on general documentation and sequencing concepts for drug- and chemical-related events.
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Key Terms
Defines the broad terminology used throughout the article, including the major categories of substance-related events. It clarifies the concepts referenced in the examples and guidance.
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References
Lists source materials cited by the article.
What You Will Learn
- How the ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals is organized at a high level
- Which broad substance-related event types are addressed by the table
- What general documentation concepts are discussed for poisoning-related coding
- Which terminology is used to distinguish the major categories of drug- and chemical-related events
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation improvement professionals
- Billing and reimbursement staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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