2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T46.0X1

Specific Coding Applicable to Poisoning by cardi-stim glycos/drug simlar act, accidental

Non-specific codes like T46.0X1 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 cardi-stim glycos/drug simlar act, accidental:

Approximate Synonyms

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

• Accidental digoxin poisoning
• Accidental overdose of digoxin
• Accidental poisoning caused by squill and/or squill derivative
• Cardiac inotropic agent overdose
• Cardiac inotropic agent overdose
• Cardiac inotropic agent overdose
• Class IV antiarrhythmic overdose
• Class IV antiarrhythmic overdose
• Digitalis toxicity by EKG
• Digoxin overdose
• Overdose of Digitalis glycoside
• Poisoning by Digitalis glycoside
• Poisoning by Digitalis glycoside
• Poisoning by Digitalis glycoside
• Poisoning by Digitalis glycoside
• Poisoning by Digitalis glycoside
• Poisoning by digoxin
• Strophanthin poisoning

Clinical Information

• Deslanoside

  deacetyllanatoside c. a cardiotonic glycoside from the leaves of digitalis lanata.

• Acetyldigitoxins

  cardioactive derivatives of lanatoside a or of digitoxin. they are used for fast digitalization in congestive heart failure.

• Digitoxin

  a cardiac glycoside sometimes used in place of digoxin. it has a longer half-life than digoxin; toxic effects, which are similar to those of digoxin, are longer lasting. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p665)

• Acetyldigoxins

  alpha- or beta-acetyl derivatives of digoxin or lanatoside c from digitalis lanata. they are better absorbed and longer acting than digoxin and are used in congestive heart failure.

• Digoxin

  a cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone digoxigenin. digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. it is used to control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. the margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666)

• Lanatosides

  glycosides from digitalis lanata leaf. lanatoside c has actions similar to digoxin. mixtures of lanatosides a, b, and c have also been used. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p670)

• Proscillaridin

  a cardiotonic glycoside isolated from scilla maritima var. alba (squill).

• Strophanthus

  a plant genus of the family apocynaceae that contains ouabain cardiac glycosides.

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

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.

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?

Food and Drug Administration

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.