Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 971.2
Poisoning by sympathomimetics [adrenergics]
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 971.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 971.2 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: 971.2 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.4X1A Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.4X2A Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.4X3A Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.4X4A Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, undetermined, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.5X1A Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.5X2A Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.5X3A Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T44.5X4A Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Alpha agonist overdose
  • Alpha-adrenoceptor agonist overdose
  • Alpha-adrenoceptor agonist poisoning
  • Beta agonist overdose
  • Beta-adrenoceptor agonist overdose
  • Beta-adrenoceptor agonist poisoning
  • Poisoning by alpha agonist
  • Poisoning by beta agonist
  • Poisoning by sympathomimetic
  • Poisoning by sympathomimetic drug
  • Poisoning by sympathomimetic medication
  • Sympathomimetic overdose
Applies To
  • Epinephrine [adrenalin]
  • Levarterenol [noradrenalin]
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