Question 1

Is T63 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T63 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 T63 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T63 represents Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants. 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

When was ICD-10 code T63 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T63 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T63?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T63 is section:T51-T65 (Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from T63?

Accepted Answer

Code T63 has Type 2 Excludes including: ingestion of toxic animal or plant (T61.-, T62.-). These conditions are not included in T63 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does T63 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T63 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T63XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T632026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes23Not included here

Use Additional Code5Add code for detail

Notes3Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers