2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T46.6X1

Poisoning by antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs, accidental (unintentional)

ICD-10-CM Code:
T46.6X1
ICD-10 Code for:
Poisoning by antihyperlip and antiarterio drugs, accidental
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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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 agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system
        (T46)

T46.6X1 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 antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs, accidental (unintentional). 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 Poisoning by antihyperlip and antiarterio drugs, accidental

Non-specific codes like T46.6X1 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 poisoning by antihyperlip and antiarterio drugs, accidental:

  • Use T46.6X1A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T46.6X1D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T46.6X1S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Approximate Synonyms

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

  • Accidental clofibrate overdose
  • Accidental clofibrate poisoning
  • Accidental gamolenic acid overdose
  • Clofibrate overdose
  • Gamolenic acid overdose
  • Lipid-lowering drug overdose
  • Poisoning by clofibrate

Clinical Information

  • Bezafibrate

    an antilipemic agent that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. it decreases low density lipoproteins and increases high density lipoproteins.
  • Clofibrate

    a fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia type iii and severe hypertriglyceridemia. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p986)
  • Colestipol

    highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. it may also may reduce triglyceride levels.
  • Fenofibrate

    an antilipemic agent which reduces both cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
  • Gemfibrozil

    a lipid-regulating agent that lowers elevated serum lipids primarily by decreasing serum triglycerides with a variable reduction in total cholesterol.
  • Halofenate

    an antihyperlipoproteinemic agent and uricosuric agent.
  • Linoleic Acid

    a doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. it is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (from stedman, 26th ed)
  • Linoleic Acids

    eighteen-carbon essential fatty acids that contain two double bonds.
  • Linoleic Acids, Conjugated

    a collective term for a group of around nine geometric and positional isomers of linoleic acid in which the trans/cis double bonds are conjugated, where double bonds alternate with single bonds.
  • Linoleoyl-CoA Desaturase

    an enzyme that catalyzes the syn-dehydrogenation of linoleol-coa gamma-linolenoyl-coa. it was formerly characterized as ec 1.14.99.25.
  • Lovastatin

    a fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of aspergillus terreus. the compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. it inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme a reductase (hydroxymethylglutaryl coa reductases), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. it also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver.
  • Oleic Acid

    an unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. it is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (stedman, 26th ed)
  • Oleic Acids

    a group of fatty acids that contain 18 carbon atoms and a double bond at the omega 9 carbon.
  • Ricinoleic Acids

    eighteen carbon fatty acids that comprise the great majority of castor oil, which is from the seed of ricinus.
  • Pravastatin

    an antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of nocardia autotrophica. it acts as a competitive inhibitor of hmg coa reductase (hydroxymethylglutaryl coa reductases).
  • Probucol

    a drug used to lower ldl and hdl cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or vldl cholesterol. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p993).
  • Safflower Oil

    an oily liquid extracted from the seeds of the safflower, carthamus tinctorius. it is used as a dietary supplement in the management of hypercholesterolemia. it is used also in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc. (dorland, 28th ed & random house unabridged dictionary, 2d ed)
  • Simvastatin

    a derivative of lovastatin and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme a reductase (hydroxymethylglutaryl coa reductases), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. it may also interfere with steroid hormone production. due to the induction of hepatic ldl receptors, it increases breakdown of ldl cholesterol.
  • Sitosterols

    a family of sterols commonly found in plants and plant oils. alpha-, beta-, and gamma-isomers have been characterized.
  • Triparanol

    antilipemic agent with high ophthalmic toxicity. according to merck index, 11th ed, the compound was withdrawn from the market in 1962 because of its association with the formation of irreversible cataracts.

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 agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system (T46). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Poisoning by antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs NOS

Table of Drugs and Chemicals

The 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
AcipimoxT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Antiarteriosclerotic drugT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Anticholesterolemic drug NECT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Antihyperlipidemic drugT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Antilipemic drug NECT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
BenfluorexT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
BenzalbutyramideT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
b-benzalbutyramideT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
b-sitosterol (s)T46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
BezafibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
BinifibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Cholesterol-lowering agentsT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Cholestyramine (resin)T46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
CiprofibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
ClinofibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
ClofibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
ClofibrideT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Clotibric acidT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
ColestipolT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
ColestyramineT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Cyamopsis tetragono-lobaT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
DetaxtranT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Ethylparachlorophen-oxyisobutyrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
EtiroxateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
EtofibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
FenofibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
GemfibrozilT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Guar gum (medicinal)T46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
HalofenateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Linoleic acidT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Linolenic acidT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
LovastatinT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
MesoglycanT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Oleic acidT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
PirozadilT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Polidexide (sulfate)T46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
PravastatinT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
ProbucolT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
RonifibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Safflower oilT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
SimfibrateT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
SimvastatinT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
SitosterolsT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
SoysterolT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Sunflower seed oilT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
TriparanolT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6
Unsaturated fatty acidT46.6X1T46.6X2T46.6X3T46.6X4T46.6X5T46.6X6

Patient Education


Medication Errors

Medicines treat infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. Errors can happen in the hospital, at the health care provider's office, at the pharmacy, or at home. You can help prevent errors by:

  • Knowing your medicines. When you get a prescription, ask the name of the medicine and check to make sure that the pharmacy gave you the right medicine. Make sure that you understand how often you should take the medicine and how long you should take it.
  • Keeping a list of medicines.
    • Write down all of the medicines that you are taking, including the names of your medicines, how much you take, and when you take them. Make sure to include any over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbs that you take.
    • List the medicines that you are allergic to or that have caused you problems in the past.
    • Take this list with you every time you see a health care provider.
  • Reading medicine labels and following the directions. Don't just rely on your memory - read the medication label every time. Be especially careful when giving medicines to children.
  • Asking questions. If you don't know the answers to these questions, ask your health care provider or pharmacist:
    • Why am I taking this medicine?
    • What are the common side effects?
    • What should I do if I have side effects?
    • When should I stop this medicine?
    • Can I take this medicine with the other medicines and supplements on my list?
    • Do I need to avoid certain foods or alcohol while taking this medicine?

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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.