T48 ICD-10-CM Code: Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T48Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T48 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 T48
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
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Code T48
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
Codes under T48
T48 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
T48.0Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of oxytocic drugsT48.1Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents]T48.2Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other and unspecified drugs acting on musclesT48.3Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antitussivesT48.4Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of expectorantsT48.5Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other anti-common-cold drugsT48.6Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of antiasthmatics, not elsewhere classifiedT48.9Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other and unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory systemNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T48.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T48.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T48.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T48.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T48.
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 T48 mean?
T48 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system.”
Is T48 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T48 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 T48 located in ICD-10-CM?
T48 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 T48, Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system.
What coding notes are listed for T48?
No inclusion terms are listed for T48 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.