T38.0
Non-billablePoisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues
T38.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T38.0X for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •glucocorticoids, topically used (T49.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T38.0?
- T38.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T38.0 a billable code?
- No — T38.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T38.0X) for billing.
- What is excluded from T38.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): glucocorticoids, topically used (T49.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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