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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T40.721A ICD-10-CM Code: Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

T40.721A

Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T40.721A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50)

  3. 3

    Category T40

    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens]

  4. 4

    Subcategory T40.721

    Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional)

  5. 5

    Code T40.721A

    Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T40.721A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T40.721A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T40.721A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T40.721A.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T40.721A.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T40.721A mean?

T40.721A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter.”

Is T40.721A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T40.721A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is T40.721A located in ICD-10-CM?

T40.721A 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] and subcategory T40.721, Poisoning by synthetic cannabinoids, accidental (unintentional).

What coding notes are listed for T40.721A?

No inclusion terms are listed for T40.721A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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