2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T49.5X1APoisoning by ophthalmological drugs and preparations, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
T49.5X1A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for poisoning by ophthalmological drugs and preparations, 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. 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.
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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 topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinorlaryngological and dental drugs (T49). 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
Levobunolol
the l-isomer of bunolol.Metipranolol
a beta-adrenergic antagonist effective for both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. it is used as an antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, and antiglaucoma agent.Physostigmine
a cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. it can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. it also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
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
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:
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Convert T49.5X1A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T49.5X1AOverview
Is T49.5X1A a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report poisoning by ophthalmological drugs and preparations, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in T49.5X1A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for poisoning by ophthalmological drugs and preparations, accidental (unintentional), such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does T49.5X1A group to?
When poisoning by ophthalmological drugs and preparations, 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 T49.5X1A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, poisoning by ophthalmological drugs and preparations, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 976.5 (pois-eye anti-infec/drug) and E858.7 (acc poisn-skin/eent agnt). 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.
