T63.42

Non-Billable

ChapterS00–T88

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Toxic effect of venom of ants

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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)

T63Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants

T63.4Toxic effect of venom of other arthropods

T63.42Toxic effect of venom of antsNot billable

T63.421Toxic effect of venom of ants, accidental (unintentional)Billable

T63.422Toxic effect of venom of ants, intentional self-harmBillable

T63.423Toxic effect of venom of ants, assaultBillable

T63.424Toxic effect of venom of ants, undeterminedBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T63.42:

subcategoryT63.4

Toxic effect of venom of other arthropods

categoryT63

Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants

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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