T43.61

Non-billable

Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of caffeine

T43.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of caffeine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T43.611 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T43.6
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is caffeine? Caffeine is a bitter substance that occurs naturally in more than 60 plants including: Coffee beans Tea leaves Kola nuts, which are used to flavor soft drink colas Cacao pods, which are used to make chocolate products There is also synthetic (man-made) caffeine, which is added to some medicines, foods, and drinks. For example, some pain relievers, cold medicines, and over-the-counter medicines for…

Read more about Caffeine at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T43.61?
T43.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of caffeine". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T43.61 a billable code?
No — T43.61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T43.611) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T43.61?
T43.61 has 6 more specific child codes, including T43.611, T43.612, T43.613.

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

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