Paraffin 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
Paraffin (s) (wax)T52.0X1T52.0X2T52.0X3T52.0X4----
liquid (medicinal)T47.4X1T47.4X2T47.4X3T47.4X4T47.4X5T47.4X6
nonmedicinalT52.0X1T52.0X2T52.0X3T52.0X4----

What the Paraffin codes mean

  • T52.0X1 Toxic effect of petroleum products, accidental (unintentional)
  • T52.0X2 Toxic effect of petroleum products, intentional self-harm
  • T52.0X3 Toxic effect of petroleum products, assault
  • T52.0X4 Toxic effect of petroleum products, undetermined