Asbestos ICD-10-CM Codes

From the ICD-10-CM 2027 Table of Drugs and Chemicals. Codes for poisoning, adverse effects and underdosing. Each code takes a 7th character: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter) or S (sequela). Full Table of Drugs and Chemicals

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TermPoisoning, accidentalPoisoning, self-harmPoisoning, assaultPoisoning, undeterminedAdverse effectUnderdosing
AsbestosT57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4----

What the Asbestos codes mean

  • T57.8X1 Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, accidental (unintentional)
  • T57.8X2 Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, intentional self-harm
  • T57.8X3 Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, assault
  • T57.8X4 Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, undetermined