T40.1X1

Non-billable

Poisoning by heroin, accidental (unintentional)

T40.1X1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by heroin, accidental (unintentional). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T40.1X1A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T40.1X
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is heroin? Heroin is an illegal, very addictive opioid drug . It's made from morphine, which comes from the seedpod of opium poppy plants. These plants grow in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia. Heroin can be a white or brown powder, or a black sticky substance known as black tar heroin. How do people use heroin? People inject, sniff, snort, or smoke heroin. Some people mix heroin with crack…

Read more about Heroin at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Poisoning by heroin NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T40.1X1?
T40.1X1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Poisoning by heroin, accidental (unintentional)". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T40.1X1 a billable code?
No — T40.1X1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T40.1X1A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T40.1X1?
T40.1X1 has 3 more specific child codes, including T40.1X1A, T40.1X1D, T40.1X1S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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