T56.89
Non-billableToxic effects of other metals
Toxic effects of other metals
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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Heavy Metal PoisoningC0274869
- Heavy Metal PoisoningsC0274869
- Heavy metal poisoningC0274869
- Metal Poisoning, HeavyC0274869
- Metal Poisonings, HeavyC0274869
- Metal poisoningC0274869
- Poisoning, Heavy MetalC0274869
- Poisonings, Heavy MetalC0274869
- Toxic effect of metalsC0274869
- Toxic effects of other metalsC0274869
- Toxic effects of other metals NOSC0274869
- heavy metal poisonC0274869
- heavy metal poisoningsC0274869
- heavy metal poisonsC0274869
- heavy metals poisoningC0274869
- metal poisonC0274869
- metal poisoningC0274869
- metal poisonsC0274869
- toxic effect of heavy metalC0274869
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effects of other metals?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effects of other metals is T56.89. The full clinical description is "Toxic effects of other metals". T56.89 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T56.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T56.89 represents "Toxic effects of other metals". 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 T56.89 a billable code?
No, T56.89 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under T56.89.
What chapter is T56.89 in?
T56.89 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T56.89?
T56.89 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 T56.89?
T56.89 has 4 child codes, including: T56.891 (Toxic effect of other metals, accidental (unintentional)), T56.892 (Toxic effect of other metals, intentional self-harm), T56.893 (Toxic effect of other metals, assault), T56.894 (Toxic effect of other metals, undetermined).
Are additional codes required with T56.89?
Yes, when using T56.89 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 T56.89?
T56.89 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0274869. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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