Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 976.8
Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane
  • Short description: Pois-skin/membr agnt NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 976.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 976.8 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).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 976.8.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 976.8: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 976.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T49.8X1A Poisoning by other topical agents, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T49.8X2A Poisoning by other topical agents, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T49.8X3A Poisoning by other topical agents, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T49.8X4A Poisoning by other topical agents, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Miscellaneous topical preparations poisoning
  • Overdose of drug groups and agents on skin
  • Poisoning by agent applied to skin and mucous membrane
  • Poisoning by topical agent
  • Topical agent overdose
  • Topical dermatological preparation overdose
Applies To
  • Spermicides [vaginal contraceptives]
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