2021 ICD-10-CM Code T41.1X4A

Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, initial encounter

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: S00–T98
  3. Section: T36-T50
  4. Block: T41
  5. T41.1X4A - Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, init
Version 2021
Replaced Code
Billable Code
7th Character Code
Initial Code
MS-DRG Mapping

Valid for Submission

T41.1X4A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, initial encounter. The code T41.1X4A is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code T41.1X4A might also be used to specify conditions or terms like etomidate overdose, etomidate overdose of undetermined intent, etomidate poisoning, etomidate poisoning of undetermined intent, methohexitone overdose , methohexitone overdose of undetermined intent, etc.

T41.1X4A 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 undetermined. 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.

ICD-10:T41.1X4A
Short Description:Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, init
Long Description:Poisoning by intravenous anesthetics, undetermined, initial encounter

Code Classification

Replaced Code

This code was replaced in the 2021 ICD-10 code set with the code(s) listed below. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2020. This code was replaced for the FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021).


  • K59.03 - Drug induced constipation

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

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Information for Patients


Anesthesia

If you are having surgery, your doctor will give you medicine called an anesthetic. Anesthetics reduce or prevent pain. There are three main types:

You may also get a mild sedative to relax you. You stay awake but may not remember the procedure afterwards. Sedation can be used with or without anesthesia.

The type of anesthesia or sedation you get depends on many factors. They include the procedure you are having and your current health.


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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

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 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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