Question 1

Is section:T51-T65 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:T51-T65 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code section:T51-T65 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:T51-T65 represents Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65). This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code section:T51-T65?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:T51-T65 is S00-T88 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from section:T51-T65?

Accepted Answer

Code section:T51-T65 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with section:T51-T65 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with section:T51-T65?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding section:T51-T65, consider adding codes for: code(s):; for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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Excludes11Not coded together

Use Additional Code4Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information