T56.5X

Non-Billable

ChapterS00–T88

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Toxic effects of zinc and its compounds

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•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

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BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

T51-T65Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)

T56Toxic effect of metals

T56.5Toxic effects of zinc and its compounds

T56.5XToxic effects of zinc and its compoundsNot billable

T56.5X1Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, accidental (unintentional)Billable

T56.5X2Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, intentional self-harmBillable

T56.5X3Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, assaultBillable

T56.5X4Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, undeterminedBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T56.5X:

categoryT56

Toxic effect of metals

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

chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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