T48.996Header code — not billable
Underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system
Short description: Underdosing of agents primarily 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 T48.996?
T48.996 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Underdosing of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system.
Is T48.996 a billable code?
No. T48.996 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 T48.996 in?
T48.996 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T48.996 become effective?
T48.996 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T48.996?
T48.996 belongs to category T48, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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