Metals 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
Metals (heavy) (nonmedicinal)T56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94----
dust, fumes, or vapor NECT56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94----
gadoliniumT56.821T56.822T56.823T56.824----
light NECT56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94----
dust, fumes, or vapor NECT56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94----
specified NECT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894----
thalliumT56.811T56.812T56.813T56.814----

What the Metals codes mean

  • T56.91 Toxic effect of unspecified metal, accidental (unintentional)
  • T56.92 Toxic effect of unspecified metal, intentional self-harm
  • T56.93 Toxic effect of unspecified metal, assault
  • T56.94 Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined