T55
Non-billableToxic effect of soaps and detergents
Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
T51-T65
Child Codes
2
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
- 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.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T55?
ICD-10-CM code T55 represents "Toxic effect of soaps and detergents". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T55 a billable code?
No, T55 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under T55.
What chapter is T55 in?
T55 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T55?
T55 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 T55?
T55 has 2 child codes, including: T55.0 (Toxic effect of soaps), T55.1 (Toxic effect of detergents).
Are additional codes required with T55?
Yes, when using T55 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 T55?
T55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0274908. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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