Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 971.3
Poisoning by sympatholytics (antiadrenergics)
  • Short description: Poisoning-sympatholytics.
  • ICD-9-CM 971.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 971.3 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 971.3: 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 971.3 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.6X1A Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.6X2A Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.6X3A Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.6X4A Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, undetermined, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.7X1A Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.7X2A Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.7X3A Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.7X4A Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, undetermined, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.8X1A Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.8X2A Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.8X3A Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.8X4A Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Alpha blocker overdose
  • Alpha-adrenoceptor blocking drug overdose
  • Beta blocker overdose
  • Overdose of beta-adrenergic blocking drug
  • Overdose of sympatholytic
  • Poisoning by alpha blocker
  • Poisoning by alpha-adrenergic blocking drug
  • Poisoning by antiadrenergic drug
  • Poisoning by beta blocker
  • Poisoning by beta-adrenergic blocking drug
  • Poisoning by sympatholytic
  • Poisoning by sympatholytic medication
  • Sympatholytic overdose
Applies To
  • Phenoxybenzamine
  • Tolazoline hydrochloride
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