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T59.3X

Non-billable

Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas

Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas

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

T59.3

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • aerosol propellants

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.-)
  • chlorofluorocarbons (T53.5)

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 (4)

T59.3X1

Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, accidental (unintentional)

T59.3X2

Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, intentional self-harm

T59.3X3

Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, assault

T59.3X4

Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, undetermined

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas?

The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas is T59.3X. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas". T59.3X is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T59.3X mean?

ICD-10-CM code T59.3X represents "Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas". 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 T59.3X a billable code?

No, T59.3X 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 T59.3X.

What chapter is T59.3X in?

T59.3X is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T59.3X?

T59.3X 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 1 more.

What are the subcategories under T59.3X?

T59.3X has 4 child codes, including: T59.3X1 (Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, accidental (unintentional)), T59.3X2 (Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, intentional self-harm), T59.3X3 (Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, assault), T59.3X4 (Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, undetermined).

Are additional codes required with T59.3X?

Yes, when using T59.3X 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 T59.3X?

T59.3X is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161716. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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