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Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 970.81
Poisoning by cocaine
  • ICD-9-CM 970.81 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 970.81 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 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 970.81.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 970.81: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 970.81 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T40.5X1A Poisoning by cocaine, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T40.5X2A Poisoning by cocaine, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T40.5X3A Poisoning by cocaine, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T40.5X4A Poisoning by cocaine, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cocaine overdose
  • Overdose of cocaine
Applies To
  • Crack
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