Nitric 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
Nitric
acid (liquid)T54.2X1T54.2X2T54.2X3T54.2X4----
vaporT59.891T59.892T59.893T59.894----
oxide (gas)T59.0X1T59.0X2T59.0X3T59.0X4----

What the acid codes mean

  • T54.2X1 Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, accidental (unintentional)
  • T54.2X2 Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm
  • T54.2X3 Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, assault
  • T54.2X4 Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, undetermined