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T56.9

Non-billable

Toxic effects of unspecified metal

Toxic effects of unspecified metal

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

Parent Code

T56

Child Codes

4

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)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)
  • arsenic and its compounds (T57.0)
  • manganese and its compounds (T57.2)

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)

T56.91

Toxic effect of unsp metal, accidental (unintentional)

T56.92

Toxic effect of unspecified metal, intentional self-harm

T56.93

Toxic effect of unspecified metal, assault

T56.94

Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T56.9?

ICD-10-CM code T56.9 represents "Toxic effects of unspecified metal". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T56.9 a billable code?

No, T56.9 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 T56.9.

What chapter is T56.9 in?

T56.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T56.9?

T56.9 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 T56.9?

T56.9 has 4 child codes, including: T56.91 (Toxic effect of unsp metal, accidental (unintentional)), T56.92 (Toxic effect of unspecified metal, intentional self-harm), T56.93 (Toxic effect of unspecified metal, assault), T56.94 (Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined).

Are additional codes required with T56.9?

Yes, when using T56.9 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 T56.9?

T56.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161709. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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