T59.2X

Non-Billable

ChapterS00–T88

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Toxic effect of formaldehyde

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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)

T59Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors

T59.2Toxic effect of formaldehyde

T59.2XToxic effect of formaldehydeNot billable

T59.2X1Toxic effect of formaldehyde, accidental (unintentional)Billable

T59.2X2Toxic effect of formaldehyde, intentional self-harmBillable

T59.2X3Toxic effect of formaldehyde, assaultBillable

T59.2X4Toxic effect of formaldehyde, undeterminedBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T59.2X:

categoryT59

Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors

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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