Cobalt 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
Cobalt (nonmedicinal) (fumes) (industrial)T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894----
medicinal (trace) (chloride)T45.8X1T45.8X2T45.8X3T45.8X4T45.8X5T45.8X6

What the Cobalt codes mean

  • T56.891 Toxic effect of other metals, accidental (unintentional)
  • T56.892 Toxic effect of other metals, intentional self-harm
  • T56.893 Toxic effect of other metals, assault
  • T56.894 Toxic effect of other metals, undetermined