T54
Non-billableToxic effect of corrosive substances
Toxic effect of corrosive substances
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 (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of corrosive substances?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of corrosive substances is T54. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of corrosive substances". T54 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T54 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T54 represents “Toxic effect of corrosive substances”. 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 T54 a billable code?
No, T54 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under T54.
What chapter is T54 in?
T54 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T54?
T54 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 T54?
T54 has 5 child codes, including: T54.0 (Toxic effects of phenol and phenol homologues), T54.1 (Toxic effects of other corrosive organic compounds), T54.2 (Toxic effects of corrosive acids and acid-like substances), T54.3 (Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alk-like substances), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with T54?
Yes, when using T54, 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 T54?
T54 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496102. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T54 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effect of corrosive substances 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 T54?
T54 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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