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Poisoning by solid or liquid substances undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted (E980)

ICD-9 code E980 for Poisoning by solid or liquid substances undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -INJURY UNDETERMINED WHETHER ACCIDENTALLY OR PURPOSELY INFLICTED (E980-E989).

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Ingestion
All V71 codes are for conditions not found. If it is known that a non medicinal substance was ingested then you use the code for that substance. Also there is no E98.09 diagnosis code, perhaps you ... [ Read More ]
Ingestion of sewage Dx?
With ICD 9 CM codes, we can code only 977.8, all manifestations and E980.4 for this scenario, since sewage is a chemical substance and if intaken will lead to poisoning per my thought process. Any mo... [ Read More ]
Intentional overdose without suicidal intent??
PDecell, Based on the information you've provided, the correct codes should be 965.4 and if you're required to report E codes, E980.0 Hope this helps!... [ Read More ]
E code for NSAID
Hey :) As per documentation either Therapeutic/Accidental/Undermined use "Analgesic and Antipyretic". viz., For Therapeutic => E935.* For Accidental => E850.* & Undermined => E980.0 Hope this helps... [ Read More ]
What is the ICD 9 for exposure to the fungal meningitis?
You might want to consider 977.9. Whichever you choose, you will also need an "E" code. You might want to consider E980.4 or E858.9. If you know what specifically was injected, you can look up the acc... [ Read More ]
Need a hand with code
[QUOTE="hewitt, post: 219051, member: 11336"]That is acceptable when there is not a specific ICD-9 for the drug, but if you take a look at the Table of Drugs, I would suggest you consider 963.0, then ... [ Read More ]
Need a hand with code
That is acceptable when there is not a specific ICD-9 for the drug, but if you take a look at the Table of Drugs, I would suggest you consider 963.0, then use either E858.1, E933.0, E950.4, E962.0, or... [ Read More ]
When to use Therapeutic Use for an E code
I have the diagnosis of, "Lithium toxicity with myoclonic jerks but no true seizures(resolved). The myoclonic jerks give me 333.2 and suggests that I use an E code. I am trying to determine if I sho... [ Read More ]
Dx for Meth Exposure Pls Help
Billing for Indiana WC~ firefighter at the scene of house fire~ a barrel outside was found burning meth lab at the time she experienced throat pain irriation and coughing also increased heart rate. F... [ Read More ]
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choleraic diarrhea / 001.1 and 787.91 liver toxity due to drug/ 964.1 and E980.0 Bile Reflux/ 580.31... [ Read More ]
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