2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T40.71
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cannabis (derivatives)
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T40.71
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Cannabis (derivatives)
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T40.71 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of cannabis (derivatives). The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Cannabis (derivatives)
Non-specific codes like T40.71 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for cannabis (derivatives):
T40.711 for Poisoning by cannabis, accidental (unintentional) - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.711A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.711D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.711S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
T40.712 for Poisoning by cannabis, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.712A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.712D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.712S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
T40.713 for Poisoning by cannabis, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.713A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.713D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.713S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
T40.714 for Poisoning by cannabis, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.714A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.714D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.714S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
T40.715 for Adverse effect of cannabis - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.715A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.715D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.715S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
T40.716 for Underdosing of cannabis - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.716A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.716D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T40.716S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Clinical Information
Cannabis
the plant genus in the cannabaceae plant family, urticales order, hamamelidae subclass. the flowering tops are called many slang terms including pot, marijuana, hashish, bhang, and ganja. the stem is an important source of hemp fiber.Marijuana Abuse
use of marijuana associated with abnormal psychological, social, and or occupational functioning.Marijuana Smoking
inhaling and exhaling smoke from cannabis.Medical Marijuana
product of the cannabis plant, cannabinoids, or synthetic derivatives thereof, used in the treatment of a wide range of clinical symptoms.
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 narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens] (T40). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022