Chlorine 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
Chlorine (fumes) (gas)T59.4X1T59.4X2T59.4X3T59.4X4----
bleachT54.3X1T54.3X2T54.3X3T54.3X4----
compound gas NECT59.4X1T59.4X2T59.4X3T59.4X4----
disinfectantT59.4X1T59.4X2T59.4X3T59.4X4----
releasing agents NECT59.4X1T59.4X2T59.4X3T59.4X4----

What the Chlorine codes mean

  • T59.4X1 Toxic effect of chlorine gas, accidental (unintentional)
  • T59.4X2 Toxic effect of chlorine gas, intentional self-harm
  • T59.4X3 Toxic effect of chlorine gas, assault
  • T59.4X4 Toxic effect of chlorine gas, undetermined