T54.3X1
Non-billableToxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alk-like substnc, acc
Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, accidental (unintentional)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify 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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alk-like substnc, accC2884393
- Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, accidental (unintentional)C2884393
- Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alk-like substancesC0497016
- Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substancesC0497016
- Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances NOSC0497016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alk-like substnc, acc?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alk-like substnc, acc is T54.3X1. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, accidental (unintentional)". T54.3X1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T54.3X1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T54.3X1 represents "Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, accidental (unintentional)". 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 T54.3X1 a billable code?
No, T54.3X1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T54.3X1.
What chapter is T54.3X1 in?
T54.3X1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T54.3X1?
T54.3X1 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 T54.3X1?
T54.3X1 has 3 child codes, including: T54.3X1A (Tox eff of corrosv alkalis and alk-like substnc, acc, init), T54.3X1D (Tox eff of corrosv alkalis and alk-like substnc, acc, subs), T54.3X1S (Tox eff of corrosv alkalis and alk-like substnc, acc, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T54.3X1?
Yes, when using T54.3X1 you should also code: code to identify 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 T54.3X1?
T54.3X1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2884393, C0497016. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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