T65.852 – Toxic effect of medetomidine, intentional self-harm

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source

Non-billable header New in 2027

ICD-10-CM code T65.852

Code: T65.852 (claims format: T65852)
Description: Toxic effect of medetomidine, intentional self-harm
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T51-T65 Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
Parent codes: T65 › T65.8 › T65.85

Billable codes under T65.852

T65.852 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

T65.852A – Toxic effect of medetomidine, intentional self-harm, initial encounterBillable · New in 2027
T65.852D – Toxic effect of medetomidine, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounterBillable · New in 2027
T65.852S – Toxic effect of medetomidine, intentional self-harm, sequelaBillable · New in 2027

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T65 – Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T65

T65.85 – Toxic effect of medetomidine

Use additional code:

code to identify associated manifestations, such as:
bradycardia NOS (R00.1)
somnolence, stupor and coma (R40.-)

Block T51-T65

Excludes1 (not coded here):

contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)

Use additional code:

code(s):
for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Notes:

When no intent is indicated code to accidental. Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the toxic effect cannot be determined.

Related codes in T65.85

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T65.852?

T65.852 is the ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of medetomidine, intentional self-harm, in the block T51-T65 (Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source).

Is T65.852 a billable code?

No. T65.852 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T65.852 belong to?

It belongs to category T65 – Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.