2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T49.3X6

Underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectants

ICD-10-CM Code:
T49.3X6
ICD-10 Code for:
Underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectants
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 topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinorlaryngological and dental drugs
        (T49)

T49.3X6 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectants. 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 Underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectants

Non-specific codes like T49.3X6 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 underdosing of emollients, demulcents and protectants:

  • Use T49.3X6A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T49.3X6D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T49.3X6S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Bentonite

    a colloidal, hydrated aluminum silicate that swells 12 times its dry size when added to water.
  • Benzophenones

    derivatives of benzophenone (with the structural formula phenyl-(c=o)-phenyl).
  • Collodion

    a nitrocellulose solution in ether and alcohol. collodion has a wide range of uses in industry including applications in the manufacture of photographic film, in fibers, in lacquers, and in engraving and lithography. in medicine it is used as a drug solvent and a wound sealant.
  • Ichthyosis, Lamellar

    a chronic, congenital ichthyosis inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. infants are usually born encased in a collodion membrane which sheds within a few weeks. scaling is generalized and marked with grayish-brown quadrilateral scales, adherent at their centers and free at the edges. in some cases, scales are so thick that they resemble armored plate.
  • Cottonseed Oil

    oil obtained from the seeds of gossypium herbaceum l., the cotton plant. it is used in dietary products such as oleomargarine and many cooking oils. cottonseed oil is commonly used in soaps and cosmetics.
  • Lanolin

    a yellow fat obtained from sheep's wool. it is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid.
  • Mineral Oil

    a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. it is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.
  • Petrolatum

    a colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. it is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.

Coding Guidelines

Underdosing refers to taking less of a medication than is prescribed by a provider or a manufacturer's instruction. Codes for underdosing should never be assigned as principal or first-listed codes. If a patient has a relapse or exacerbation of the medical condition for which the drug is prescribed because of the reduction in dose, then the medical condition itself should be coded.

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinorlaryngological and dental drugs (T49). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

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
Acrylic resinT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
AllylthioureaT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Aminobenzoic acid (-p)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Arachis oilT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Arachis oil
  »cathartic
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Barrier creamT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
BentoniteT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
BenzophenonesT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Betula oilT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Calamine (lotion)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
CarbowaxT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Chlordiethyl benzamideT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Cold creamT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
CollodionT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Colophony adhesiveT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Corn starchT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Cornhusker's lotionT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Cottonseed oilT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Cyanoacrylate adhesiveT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Demulcent (external)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Demulcent (external)
  »specified NEC
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Emollient NECT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Filtering creamT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Flaxseed (medicinal)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
HomosalateT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Hydrophilic lotionT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Hydrous wool fatT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
LanolinT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
MecrilateT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
MeladininT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Melanizing agentsT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
MeloxineT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Methoxa-DomeT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
MexenoneT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Nutmeg oil (liniment)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Octafonium (chloride)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Oily preparation (for skin)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Ointment NECT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
OxsoralenT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
PABAT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
PadimateT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Para-aminobenzoic acidT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
PetrolatumT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Petrolatum
  »hydrophilic
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Petrolatum
  »liquid
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Petrolatum
  »liquid
    »topical
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Petrolatum
  »nonmedicinal
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Petrolatum
  »red veterinary
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Petrolatum
  »white
T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Plaster dressingT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Plastic dressingT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Polyethylene adhesiveT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Protectant, skin NECT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
PyroxylinT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Rose water ointmentT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
SalolT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Solar lotionT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
SulisobenzoneT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Sweet oil (birch)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Talc powderT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
TalcumT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
ThiosinamineT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
TrimethylpsoralenT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
TrisoralenT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Ultraviolet light protectantT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Unna's bootT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
VaselineT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Wintergreen (oil)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
Wool fat (hydrous)T49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6
XanthotoxinT49.3X1T49.3X2T49.3X3T49.3X4T49.3X5T49.3X6

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.