Toxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm, sequela
Under T52.812 Toxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm, in Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
- T52.812S is billable and valid on claims for FY 2027. If the record has more detail, check the other codes under T52.812 below.
- As a secondary diagnosis it is not a CC or MCC, so it doesn't raise the MS-DRG payment.
- Exempt from present-on-admission (POA) reporting. (POA Exempt list)
Instructional notes
Also applies, from T52: Toxic effect of organic solvents
These notes sit on T52 and apply to every code under it, including T52.812S.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (T53.-)
Also applies, from Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)
These notes sit on T51-T65 and apply to every code under it, including T52.812S.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
Other codes under T52.812
Toxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm
- T52.812AToxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T52.812DToxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T52.812SToxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm, sequela(this code)
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Code history
Added in FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026). Before that, these cases were coded as T52.8X2S. No changes since.
