FY2027 ICD-10-CM reference
T40.422D: Poisoning by tramadol, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
By the HCC Buddy Coding Team
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Poisoning by tramadol, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Billable code. Verified against the official FY2027 order file.
FY2027 Tabular instructions
Instructions below include applicable chapter, section and parent-code notes. Each note identifies where it appears in the official source.
Instructional note
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Instructional note
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
birth trauma (P10-P15)
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Instructional note
The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Includes
adverse effect of correct substance properly administered
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Includes
poisoning by overdose of substance
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Includes
poisoning by wrong substance given or taken in error
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Includes
underdosing by (inadvertently) (deliberately) taking less substance than prescribed or instructed
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
, for adverse effects, the nature of the adverse effect, such as:
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
adverse effect NOS (T88.7)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
aspirin gastritis (K29.-)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
blood disorders (D56-D76)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
contact dermatitis (L23-L25)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Code first
nephropathy (N14.0-N14.2)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
The drug giving rise to the adverse effect should be identified by use of codes from categories T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5.
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
code(s) to specify:
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
manifestations of poisoning
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
underdosing of medication regimen (Z91.12-, Z91.13-)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes1
toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
abuse and dependence of psychoactive substances (F10-F19)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
abuse of non-dependence-producing substances (F55.-)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
immunodeficiency due to drugs (D84.821)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
drug reaction and poisoning affecting newborn (P00-P96)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
pathological drug intoxication (inebriation) (F10-F19)
Source: T36-T50 (section, inherited).
Excludes2
drug dependence and related mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10.-F19.-)
Source: T40 (category, inherited).
Seventh-character instruction
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T40
Source: T40 (category, inherited).
Instructional note
initial encounter
Source: T40 (category, inherited).
Instructional note
subsequent encounter
Source: T40 (category, inherited).
Instructional note
sequela
Source: T40 (category, inherited).
Seventh-character definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Compare the FY2027 additions, removals and billable-status changes
What does T40.422D mean in FY2027?
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Poisoning by tramadol, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Is T40.422D billable in FY2027?
The FY2027 order file marks T40.422D as billable. Check the complete Tabular instructions and documentation before assigning it.
Does T40.422D map to an HCC?
T40.422D has no CMS-HCC V28 category in the CMS 2027 Initial ICD-10-CM Mappings (payment year 2027, 2026 dates of service). Under the PY2026 CMS mapping; CMS 2027 initial file unchanged: no ESRD category; no RxHCC category. Coefficients for these models are pending verification for payment year 2027. CMS-HCC V24, PACE and HHS-HCC mappings are still pending verification for FY2027.
Source: CMS FY2027 ICD-10-CM order file. Read the FY2027 Official Guidelines.
Review the FY2026 April edition
