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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 968.3
Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics
  • Short description: POISON-INTRAVEN ANESTHET.
  • ICD-9-CM 968.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 968.3 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).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 968.3.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 968.3: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 968.3 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T41.1X1A Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T41.1X2A Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T41.1X3A Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T41.1X4A Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Intravenous (iv) anesthetic overdose
  • Intravenous anesthetic agent overdose
  • IV anesthetic overdose
Applies To
  • Ketamine
  • Methohexital [methohexitone]
  • Thiobarbiturates, such as thiopental sodium
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