Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T40.494 is the diagnosis code for Poisoning by other synthetic narcotics, undetermined. 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 T40.494 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T40.494 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T40.494 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Poisoning by other synthetic narcotics, undetermined". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T40.494 is T40.49 ("Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other synthetic narcotics"). T40.494 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T40.494 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 T40.494 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Poisoning by other synthetic narcotics, undetermined" 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 other synthetic narcotics, undetermined is T40.494.
Yes, T40.494 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T40.494 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T40.494 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.