Fulminate of mercury 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
Fulminate of mercuryT56.1X1T56.1X2T56.1X3T56.1X4----

What the Fulminate of mercury codes mean

  • T56.1X1 Toxic effect of mercury and its compounds, accidental (unintentional)
  • T56.1X2 Toxic effect of mercury and its compounds, intentional self-harm
  • T56.1X3 Toxic effect of mercury and its compounds, assault
  • T56.1X4 Toxic effect of mercury and its compounds, undetermined