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T44.6X6D

T44.6X6D: Underdosing of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

T44.6X6D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for underdosing of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check T44.6X6D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T44

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T44.6X6D

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on T44.6: Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists

  • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of ergot alkaloids (T48.0)

Risk adjustment

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

Medicare coverage

T44.6X6D 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 T44.6X6

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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