2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T41.1X3A

Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, assault, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:
T41.1X3A
ICD-10 Code for:
Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, assault, init encntr
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances
      (T36-T50)
      • Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of anesthetics and therapeutic gases
        (T41)

T41.1X3A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, assault, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

T41.1X3A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like poisoning by intravenous anesthetics assault. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Clinical Classification

Clinical CategoryCCSR Category CodeInpatient Default CCSROutpatient Default CCSR
External cause codes: intent of injury, assaultEXT022N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
External cause codes: poisoning by drugEXT014N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Poisoning by drugs, initial encounterINJ022Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Clinical Information

  • Etomidate

    imidazole derivative anesthetic and hypnotic with little effect on blood gases, ventilation, or the cardiovascular system. it has been proposed as an induction anesthetic.
  • Methohexital

    an intravenous anesthetic with a short duration of action that may be used for induction of anesthesia.
  • Thiamylal

    a barbiturate that is administered intravenously for the production of complete anesthesia of short duration, for the induction of general anesthesia, or for inducing a hypnotic state. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p919)

Coding Guidelines

When coding a poisoning or reaction to the improper use of a medication (e.g., overdose, wrong substance given or taken in error, wrong route of administration), first assign the appropriate code from categories T36-T50. The poisoning codes have an associated intent as their 5th or 6th character (accidental, intentional self-harm, assault and undetermined. If the intent of the poisoning is unknown or unspecified, code the intent as accidental intent. The undetermined intent is only for use if the documentation in the record specifies that the intent cannot be determined. Use additional code(s) for all manifestations of poisonings.

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of anesthetics and therapeutic gases (T41). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Convert T41.1X3A to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 968.3 - Poison-intraven anesthet
    Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: E962.0 - Assault-pois w medic agt
    Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.

Table of Drugs and Chemicals

The parent code T41.1X3 of the current diagnosis code is referenced in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, this table contains a classification of drugs, industrial solvents, corrosive gases, noxious plants, pesticides, and other toxic agents.

According to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines it is advised to do not code directly from the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, instead always refer back to the Tabular List when doing the initial coding. Each substance in the table is assigned a code according to the poisoning classification and external causes of adverse effects. It is important to use as many codes as necessary to specify all reported drugs, medicinal or chemical substances. If the same diagnosis code describes the causative agent for more than one adverse reaction, poisoning, toxic effect or underdosing, utilize the code only once.

Substance Poisoning
Accidental
(unintentional)
Poisoning
Accidental
(self-harm)
Poisoning
Assault
Poisoning
Undetermined
Adverse
effect
Underdosing
AlfadoloneT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
AlfaxaloneT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
AlphadoloneT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
AlphaxaloneT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Brevital (sodium)T41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Buthalitone (sodium)T41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
EtomidateT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
IntranarconT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
KemithalT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
MethohexitalT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
MethohexitoneT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
PentothalT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
SernylT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
SuritalT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
ThialbarbitalT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
ThiamylalT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Thiamylal
  »sodium
T41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Thiobarbital sodiumT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Thiobarbiturate anestheticT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Thiobutabarbital sodiumT41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Thiopental (sodium)T41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6
Thiopentone (sodium)T41.1X1T41.1X2T41.1X3T41.1X4T41.1X5T41.1X6

Patient Education


Anesthesia

What is anesthesia?

Anesthesia is the use of medicines to prevent pain during surgery and other procedures. These medicines are called anesthetics. They may be given by injection, inhalation, topical lotion, spray, eye drops, or skin patch. They cause you to have a loss of feeling or awareness.

What is anesthesia used for?

Anesthesia may be used in minor procedures, such as filling a tooth. It could be used during childbirth or procedures such as colonoscopies. And it is used during minor and major surgeries.

In some cases, a dentist, nurse, or doctor may give you an anesthetic. In other cases, you may need an anesthesiologist. This is a doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia.

What are the types of anesthesia?

There are several different types of anesthesia:

  • Local anesthesia numbs a small part of the body. It might be used on a tooth that needs to be pulled or on a small area around a wound that needs stitches. You are awake and alert during local anesthesia.
  • Regional anesthesia is used for larger areas of the body such as an arm, a leg, or everything below the waist. You may be awake during the procedure, or you may be given sedation. Regional anesthesia may be used during childbirth, a Cesarean section (C-section), or minor surgeries.
  • General anesthesia affects the whole body. It makes you unconscious and unable to move. It is used during major surgeries, such as heart surgery, brain surgery, back surgery, and organ transplants.

What are the risks of anesthesia?

Anesthesia is generally safe. But there can be risks, especially with general anesthesia, including:

  • Heart rhythm or breathing problems
  • An allergic reaction to the anesthesia
  • Delirium after general anesthesia. Delirium makes people confused. They may be unclear about what is happening to them. Some people over the age of 60 have delirium for several days after surgery. It can also happen to children when they first wake up from anesthesia.
  • Awareness when someone is under general anesthesia. This usually means that the person hears sounds. But sometimes they can feel pain. This is rare.

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Poisoning

A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it, or absorb it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can include:

  • Prescription or over-the-counter medicines taken in doses that are too high
  • Overdoses of illegal drugs
  • Carbon monoxide from gas appliances
  • Household products, such as laundry powder or furniture polish
  • Pesticides
  • Indoor or outdoor plants
  • Metals such as lead and mercury

The effects of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma, and death. To prevent poisoning it is important to use and store products exactly as their labels say. Keep dangerous products where children can't get to them. Treatment for poisoning depends on the type of poison. If you suspect someone has been poisoned, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.