Lithium 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
LithiumT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894----
gluconateT43.591T43.592T43.593T43.594T43.595T43.596
salts (carbonate)T43.591T43.592T43.593T43.594T43.595T43.596

What the Lithium 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