(977.9)

Poisoning by unspecified drug or medicinal substance (977.9)

ICD-9 code 977.9 for Poisoning by unspecified drug or medicinal substance is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -POISONING BY DRUGS, MEDICINAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES (960-979).

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[QUOTE="mcreagan, post: 227370, member: 25502"]thanks for the bath salts overdose code. I use a different code if a child accidentally take medications. I use 977.9 and E858.9.. Thanks for your he... [ Read More ]

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thanks for the bath salts overdose code. I use a different code if a child accidentally take medications. I use 977.9 and E858.9.. Thanks for your help.... [ Read More ]

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