T50.4X5

Non-billable

Adverse effect of drugs affecting uric acid metabolism

T50.4X5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Adverse effect of drugs affecting uric acid metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T50.4X5A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T50.4X
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. But medicines can also cause unwanted reactions, such as drug interactions, side effects, and allergies. What is a drug interaction? A drug interaction is a change in the way a drug acts in the body when taken with certain other drugs, foods, or supplements…

Read more about Drug Reactions 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 T50.4X5?
T50.4X5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Adverse effect of drugs affecting uric acid metabolism". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T50.4X5 a billable code?
No — T50.4X5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T50.4X5A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T50.4X5?
T50.4X5 has 3 more specific child codes, including T50.4X5A, T50.4X5D, T50.4X5S.

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

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