Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 969.4
Poisoning by benzodiazepine-based tranquilizers
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 969.4 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 969.4 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 969.4 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T42.4X1A Poisoning by benzodiazepines, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T42.4X2A Poisoning by benzodiazepines, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T42.4X3A Poisoning by benzodiazepines, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T42.4X4A Poisoning by benzodiazepines, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Benzodiazepine overdose
  • Poisoning by benzodiazepine
  • Poisoning by benzodiazepine tranquilizer
  • Poisoning by benzodiazepine-based tranquilizer
Applies To
  • Chlordiazepoxide
  • Diazepam
  • Flurazepam
  • Lorazepam
  • Medazepam
  • Nitrazepam
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