T43.222A: Poisoning by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
T43.222A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for poisoning by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, intentional self-harm, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check T43.222A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T43
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T43.222A
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Written on T43: Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of psychotropic drugs, not elsewhere classified
Risk adjustment
T43.222A risk-adjusts. Under the CMS-HCC V28 model it maps to these categories:
- HCC 155 Major Depression, Moderate or Severe, without Psychosis0.299 RAF
- HCC 155 Major Depression, Moderate or Severe, without Psychosis0.299 RAF
Coefficient shown for the Community Non-dual Aged segment. A higher HCC in the same hierarchy will suppress this one, so capturing it does not always add score. Look up the whole chart to see which of its HCCs the hierarchy would zero.
Medicare coverage
T43.222A is named in 9 Medicare coverage policies: 9 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A54799Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing
- A55001Billing and Coding: Urine Drug Testing
- A56612Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
- A56645Billing and Coding: Controlled Substance Monitoring and Drugs of Abuse Testing
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.