ICD-10-CM T37.0X6 is the diagnosis code for Underdosing of sulfonamides. This code falls under the section "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T37.0X6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T37.0X6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T37.0X6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Underdosing of sulfonamides". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T37.0X6 is T37.0X ("Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of sulfonamides"). T37.0X6 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T37.0X6 is located in Section T36-T50 — "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use T37.0X6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Underdosing of sulfonamides" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Underdosing of sulfonamides is T37.0X6.
Yes, T37.0X6 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T37.0X6 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T37.0X6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.