T56.7
Non-billableToxic effects of beryllium and its compounds
Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- toxic effects of fumes and vapors of metals
- toxic effects of metals from all sources, except medicinal substances
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.-)
- code to identify any retained metal foreign body, if applicable (Z18.0-, T18.1-)
Child Codes (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds is T56.7. The full clinical description is "Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds". T56.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T56.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T56.7 represents "Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds". 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 T56.7 a billable code?
No, T56.7 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under T56.7.
What chapter is T56.7 in?
T56.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T56.7?
T56.7 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.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under T56.7?
T56.7 has 1 child code, including: T56.7X (Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds).
Are additional codes required with T56.7?
Yes, when using T56.7 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.-); code to identify any retained metal foreign body, if applicable (Z18.0-, T18.1-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T56.7?
T56.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0412992. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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