T56.94
Non-billableToxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined
Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined is T56.94. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined". T56.94 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T56.94 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T56.94 represents "Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined". 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 T56.94 a billable code?
No, T56.94 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 T56.94.
What chapter is T56.94 in?
T56.94 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T56.94?
T56.94 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 T56.94?
T56.94 has 3 child codes, including: T56.94XA (Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined, init encntr), T56.94XD (Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined, subs encntr), T56.94XS (Toxic effect of unspecified metal, undetermined, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T56.94?
Yes, when using T56.94 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 T56.94?
T56.94 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2884632. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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