T57.8X3
Non-billableToxic effect of oth inorganic substances, assault
Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, assault
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of oth inorganic substances, assault?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of oth inorganic substances, assault is T57.8X3. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, assault". T57.8X3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T57.8X3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T57.8X3 represents "Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, assault". 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 T57.8X3 a billable code?
No, T57.8X3 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 T57.8X3.
What chapter is T57.8X3 in?
T57.8X3 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T57.8X3?
T57.8X3 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 T57.8X3?
T57.8X3 has 3 child codes, including: T57.8X3A (Toxic effect of oth inorganic substances, assault, init), T57.8X3D (Toxic effect of oth inorganic substances, assault, subs), T57.8X3S (Toxic effect of oth inorganic substances, assault, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T57.8X3?
Yes, when using T57.8X3 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 T57.8X3?
T57.8X3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2884708. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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