T51-T65

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
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Official Description

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

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Instructional Notes

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.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T51-T65Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)
T51Toxic effect of alcohol
T52Toxic effect of organic solvents
T53Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
T54Toxic effect of corrosive substances
T55Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
T56Toxic effect of metals
T57Toxic effect of other inorganic substances
T58Toxic effect of carbon monoxide
T59Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors
T60Toxic effect of pesticides
T61Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
T62Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
T63Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants
T64Toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxin food contaminants
T65Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T51-T65:

chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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