T48.905Header code — not billable

Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system

Short description: Adverse effect of unsp agents prim acting on the resp sys

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
T48
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category T48

T48Agents prim act on smooth and skeletal musc and the resp sysT48.0Oxytocic drugsT48.0XOxytocic drugsT48.0X1Poisoning by oxytocic drugs, accidental (unintentional)T48.0X1APoisoning by oxytocic drugs, accidental, initYesT48.0X1DPoisoning by oxytocic drugs, accidental, subsYesT48.0X1SPoisoning by oxytocic drugs, accidental, sequelaYesT48.0X2Poisoning by oxytocic drugs, intentional self-harmT48.0X2APoisoning by oxytocic drugs, intentional self-harm, initYesT48.0X2DPoisoning by oxytocic drugs, intentional self-harm, subsYesT48.0X2SPoisoning by oxytocic drugs, intentional self-harm, sequelaYesT48.0X3Poisoning by oxytocic drugs, assault

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T48.905?

T48.905 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Adverse effect of unspecified agents primarily acting on the respiratory system.

Is T48.905 a billable code?

No. T48.905 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T48.905 in?

T48.905 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T48.905 become effective?

T48.905 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T48.905?

T48.905 belongs to category T48, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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