T52.891Not billable, use a more specific code below

Toxic effect of other organic solvents, accidental (unintentional)

Under T52.89 Toxic effects of other organic solvents, in Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

3 billable codes under T52.891: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • Toxic effects of other organic solvents NOS

Also applies, from T52: Toxic effect of organic solvents

These notes sit on T52 and apply to every code under it, including T52.891.

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 T52.891.

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

  • 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.-)

MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under T52.891 group 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). No changes since.