Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 971.0
Poisoning by parasympathomimetics (cholinergics)
  • Short description: Pois-parasympathomimetic.
  • ICD-9-CM 971.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 971.0 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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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 971.0: 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 971.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.0X1A Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.0X2A Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.0X3A Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.0X4A Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, undetermined, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.1X1A Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.1X2A Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.1X3A Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.1X4A Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Anticholinesterase overdose
  • Parasympathomimetic overdose
  • Poisoning by anticholinesterase
  • Poisoning by parasympathomimetic
  • Poisoning by parasympathomimetic drug
Applies To
  • Acetylcholine
  • Anticholinesterase:
    • organophosphorus
    • reversible
  • Pilocarpine
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