T49.1 is the ICD-10 code for Poisoning: Antipruritics. It is a four-character subcategory of T49 (Poisoning by topical agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane and by ophthalmological, otorhinolaryngological and dental drugs), the most specific level in the WHO edition. It belongs to the block T36–T50 (Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances) in Chapter XIX, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Code type
- Subcategory (4 characters)
- Chapter
- XIX · S00–T98
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
T49.1 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
T49.1Antipruriginosa
T49.1Antiprurigineux
T49.1antipruritica
Listed through more specific codes:
- T49.1X1APoisoning by antipruritics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T49.1X1DPoisoning by antipruritics, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T49.1X1SPoisoning by antipruritics, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T49.1X2APoisoning by antipruritics, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T49.1X2DPoisoning by antipruritics, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T49.1X2SPoisoning by antipruritics, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T49.1X3APoisoning by antipruritics, assault, initial encounter
- T49.1X3DPoisoning by antipruritics, assault, subsequent encounter
- and 10 more national subcodes
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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