Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 961.1
Poisoning by arsenical anti-infectives
  • Short description: POIS-ARSENIC ANTI-INFEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 961.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 961.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 961.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T37.8X1A Poisoning by other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 961.1:
  • Arsenical
    • pigmentation 985.1
      • from drug or medicinal agent
        • correct substance properly administered 709.09
        • overdose or wrong substance given or taken 961.1
  • Arsenism 985.1
    • from drug or medicinal agent
      • correct substance properly administered 692.4
      • overdose or wrong substance given or taken 961.1
  • Crisis
    • nitritoid
      • correct substance properly administered 458.29
      • overdose or wrong substance given or taken 961.1
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