Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T39.093 is the diagnosis code for Poisoning by salicylates, assault. 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 T39.093 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T39.093 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T39.093 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Poisoning by salicylates, assault". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T39.093 is T39.09 ("Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other salicylates"). T39.093 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T39.093 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.
T39.093 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use T39.093 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Poisoning by salicylates, assault" 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 Poisoning by salicylates, assault is T39.093.
Yes, T39.093 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T39.093 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T39.093 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.