Section: Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)

 Chapter 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.

Use additional 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.-)

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

Category List

T51 - Toxic effect of alcohol

T52 - Toxic effect of organic solvents

T53 - Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons

T54 - Toxic effect of corrosive substances

T55 - Toxic effect of soaps and detergents

T56 - Toxic effect of metals

T57 - Toxic effect of other inorganic substances

T58 - Toxic effect of carbon monoxide

T59 - Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors

T60 - Toxic effect of pesticides

T61 - Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood

T62 - Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food

T63 - Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants

T64 - Toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxin food contaminants

T65 - Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances