T40.5 ICD-10-CM Code: Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cocaine
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T40.5Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cocaine
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T40.5 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50)
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Category T40
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens]
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Code T40.5
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cocaine
Codes under T40.5
T40.5 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T40.5.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T40.5.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T40.5.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T40.5.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T40.5.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T40.5 mean?
T40.5 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cocaine.”
Is T40.5 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T40.5 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T40.5 located in ICD-10-CM?
T40.5 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50) (T36–T50), under category T40, Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens].
What coding notes are listed for T40.5?
No inclusion terms are listed for T40.5 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.