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Category · FY2027

T44 Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system

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  • Codes take a 7th character

T44 is not billable. The category heads 198 billable codes in FY2027, grouped under 10 subdivisions. Its codes take a 7th character, so none is complete with fewer than 7 characters.

Billable codes
198
Subdivisions
10
CC / MCC codes
0 / 0
HCC V28 codes
11
New FY2027
0
Index entries
0

Codes in T44

  1. T44.0
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of anticholinesterase agents
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  2. T44.0X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of anticholinesterase agents
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  3. T44.0X1
    Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents NOS
  4. T44.0X2
    Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  5. T44.0X3
    Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  6. T44.0X4
    Poisoning by anticholinesterase agents, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  7. T44.0X5
    Adverse effect of anticholinesterase agents +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  8. T44.0X6
    Underdosing of anticholinesterase agents +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  9. T44.1
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
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  10. T44.1X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
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  11. T44.1X1
    Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] NOS
  12. T44.1X2
    Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  13. T44.1X3
    Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  14. T44.1X4
    Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics], undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  15. T44.1X5
    Adverse effect of other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  16. T44.1X6
    Underdosing of other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  17. T44.2
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of ganglionic blocking drugs
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  18. T44.2X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of ganglionic blocking drugs
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  19. T44.2X1
    Poisoning by ganglionic blocking drugs, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by ganglionic blocking drugs NOS
  20. T44.2X2
    Poisoning by ganglionic blocking drugs, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  21. T44.2X3
    Poisoning by ganglionic blocking drugs, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  22. T44.2X4
    Poisoning by ganglionic blocking drugs, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  23. T44.2X5
    Adverse effect of ganglionic blocking drugs +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  24. T44.2X6
    Underdosing of ganglionic blocking drugs +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  25. T44.3
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics
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    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of papaverine
  26. T44.3X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics
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  27. T44.3X1
    Poisoning by other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics NOS
  28. T44.3X2
    Poisoning by other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  29. T44.3X3
    Poisoning by other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  30. T44.3X4
    Poisoning by other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  31. T44.3X5
    Adverse effect of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  32. T44.3X6
    Underdosing of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  33. T44.4
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists
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    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of metaraminol
  34. T44.4X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists
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  35. T44.4X1
    Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists NOS
  36. T44.4X2
    Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  37. T44.4X3
    Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  38. T44.4X4
    Poisoning by predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  39. T44.4X5
    Adverse effect of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  40. T44.4X6
    Underdosing of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  41. T44.5
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists
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    Excludes1 1

    Excludes1

    • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of beta-adrenoreceptor agonists used in asthma therapy (T48.6-) T48.6
  42. T44.5X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists
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  43. T44.5X1
    Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists NOS
  44. T44.5X2
    Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  45. T44.5X3
    Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  46. T44.5X4
    Poisoning by predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  47. T44.5X5
    Adverse effect of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  48. T44.5X6
    Underdosing of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  49. T44.6
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists
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    Excludes1 1

    Excludes1

    • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of ergot alkaloids (T48.0) T48.0
  50. T44.6X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists
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  51. T44.6X1
    Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists NOS
  52. T44.6X2
    Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  53. T44.6X3
    Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  54. T44.6X4
    Poisoning by alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  55. T44.6X5
    Adverse effect of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  56. T44.6X6
    Underdosing of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  57. T44.7
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists
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  58. T44.7X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists
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  59. T44.7X1
    Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists NOS
  60. T44.7X2
    Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  61. T44.7X3
    Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  62. T44.7X4
    Poisoning by beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  63. T44.7X5
    Adverse effect of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  64. T44.7X6
    Underdosing of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  65. T44.8
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron- blocking agents
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    Excludes2 2

    Excludes2

    • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of clonidine (T46.5) T46.5
    • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of guanethidine (T46.5) T46.5
  66. T44.8X
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of centrally-acting and adrenergic- neuron-blocking agents
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  67. T44.8X1
    Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents NOS
  68. T44.8X2
    Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  69. T44.8X3
    Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  70. T44.8X4
    Poisoning by centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  71. T44.8X5
    Adverse effect of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  72. T44.8X6
    Underdosing of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  73. T44.9
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other and unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system
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    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drug stimulating both alpha and beta-adrenoreceptors
  74. T44.90
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system
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  75. T44.901
    Poisoning by unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system NOS
  76. T44.902
    Poisoning by unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  77. T44.903
    Poisoning by unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  78. T44.904
    Poisoning by unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  79. T44.905
    Adverse effect of unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  80. T44.906
    Underdosing of unspecified drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  81. T44.99
    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system
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  82. T44.991
    Poisoning by other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, accidental (unintentional) +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
    Inclusion terms 1

    Inclusion terms

    • Poisoning by other drugs primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system NOS
  83. T44.992
    Poisoning by other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, intentional self-harm +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th character155 (some 7th characters)Exempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  84. T44.993
    Poisoning by other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, assault +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  85. T44.994
    Poisoning by other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, undetermined +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  86. T44.995
    Adverse effect of other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters
  87. T44.996
    Underdosing of other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system +7th: A D S
    Needs 7th characterExempt: 2 of 3 7th characters

Sources of each column. Rows marked +7th need a 7th character: pick one to build the full code; its code card has its own flags.

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Block T36-T50 instructions (Notes 1, Includes 4, Excludes1 1, Excludes2 5, Code first 7, Use additional code 4): printed on the block page.

Chapter 19 instructions (Notes 2, Excludes2 2, Use additional code 1): printed on the chapter 19 page.

7th characters

7th characters for T44 defined here

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T44

7th characters for T44
7thMeaning (NCHS)
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

A code that takes a 7th character is invalid without it; the placeholder X fills a code shorter than 6 characters (Official Guidelines I.A.5). How 7th characters work.

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