T51
Non-billableToxic effect of alcohol
Toxic effect of alcohol
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of alcohol?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of alcohol is T51. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of alcohol". T51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T51 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T51 represents “Toxic effect of alcohol”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T51 a billable code?
No, T51 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under T51.
What chapter is T51 in?
T51 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T51?
T51 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-).
What are the subcategories under T51?
T51 has 6 child codes, including: T51.0 (Toxic effect of ethanol), T51.1 (Toxic effect of methanol), T51.2 (Toxic effect of 2-Propanol), T51.3 (Toxic effect of fusel oil), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with T51?
Yes, when using T51, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code(s):; for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70); personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821); to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T51?
T51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161678. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T51 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effect of alcohol affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T51?
T51 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE61 (Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified).
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