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T43.4X6S

T43.4X6S: Underdosing of butyrophenone and thiothixene neuroleptics, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

T43.4X6S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for underdosing of butyrophenone and thiothixene neuroleptics, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "S": sequela

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 T43.4X6S

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

  • appetite depressants (T50.5-)
  • barbiturates (T42.3-)
  • benzodiazepines (T42.4-)
  • drug dependence and related mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10.- -F19.-)
  • methaqualone (T42.6-)
  • psychodysleptics [hallucinogens] (T40.7-T40.9-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

T43.4X6S is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A56612Billing and Coding: CT of the Head

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under T43.4X6

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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