2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T43.211APoisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
T43.211A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 917 through 918. Coders also document this condition as accidental trazodone overdose. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under External cause codes: intent of injury, accidental/unintentional; External cause codes: poisoning by drug; and Poisoning by drugs, initial encounter.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Accidental trazodone overdose
- Accidental trazodone poisoning
- Accidental venlafaxine overdose
- Accidental venlafaxine poisoning
- Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and serotonin reuptake inhibitor overdose
- Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor overdose
- Trazodone overdose
- Trazodone poisoning
- Venlafaxine overdose
- Venlafaxine poisoning
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
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 psychotropic drugs, not elsewhere classified (T43). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Trazodone
a serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. it has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. it is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. this drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (from ama drug evaluations annual, 1994, p309)
Table of Drugs and ChemicalsClinical
Substances in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals that reference this code family. Always confirm in the Tabular List before coding.
Patient EducationClinical
Antidepressants
Antidepressants are prescription medicines to treat depression. Depression is more than feeling a little sad or "blue" for a few days. It's a very common, serious medical illness that affects your mood and general mental health It can make you feel tired, hopeless, worried, or fearful. It can change your thinking, sleeping, and eating.
The full article covers:
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- What are the different types of antidepressants?
- Which type of antidepressant is right for me?
- How long do antidepressants take to work?
- How long will I need to take an antidepressant?
- What are the side effects of antidepressants?
- What can I do to take antidepressants safely?
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Convert T43.211A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T43.211AOverview
Is T43.211A a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in T43.211A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional), such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does T43.211A group to?
When poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 917, 918, with relative weights from 0.8571 to 1.5684 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T43.211A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 969.02 (pois serotn/norepinephrn) and E854.0 (acc poison-antidepressnt). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
